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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Wienerman (ranked 3992 p4p, 4763 weight class) and Dane Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 cm 20 168 0 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm 29 167 4 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt Great elbows Powerful |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tobias Wienerman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dane Webster! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wienerman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webster avoids it really well and circles away. Webster tries to counter by closing the distance. Wienerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Webster tries to sprawl out of it but Wienerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Webster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tobias Wienerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wienerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Wienerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wienerman fails with the takedown
and Webster counters by moving into the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wienerman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Webster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wienerman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wienerman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webster looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wienerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Webster controls his hands.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Wienerman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webster pulls him back up using the underhooks. Wienerman has Webster pressed against the cage.
Wienerman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wienerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Webster avoids the damage to the body. Wienerman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Webster to keep the fight standing. Webster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Webster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wienerman misses with a body punch.
Wienerman stalling in the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Webster prevents Wienerman from breaking the clinch. Webster takes an elbow to the forehead. Wienerman presses Webster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wienerman has Webster pushed against the cage. Wienerman has had enough of the clinch but Webster keeps him there for the moment. Wienerman throws a head punch that misses. Wienerman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webster smiles and moves away.
Webster avoids the body shot from Wienerman.
Webster avoids the head kick by Wienerman.
Dane Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Wienerman misses the target. Wienerman shoots for a takedown but Webster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nice uppercut lands for Wienerman. That snapped Webster's head back.
Wienerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wienerman jumps guard but Webster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wienerman is looking to break free of the clinch but Webster has double underhooks. Wienerman has Webster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Webster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Webster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wienerman's brow. Webster lands an elbow inside that Wienerman shrugs off.
 It looks like Tobias Wienerman has been cut. Wienerman slows down the pace here.
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 Tobias Wienerman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tobias Wienerman's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wienerman wants to clinch up but Webster keeps it at a distance. Wienerman shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wienerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Webster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Wienerman pushes him away. Wienerman takes an elbow to the temple. Wienerman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Webster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Wienerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Webster is pressed up against the cage. Wienerman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Webster down to the mat. Webster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wienerman fails with the takedown. Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wienerman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wienerman lands a jab-cross combination. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Wienerman clinches. Webster misses with an elbow strike.
Wienerman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webster smiles and moves away.
Wienerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wienerman swings for the body but Webster moves out of range.
Webster tries to counter by closing the distance. Wienerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Webster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Webster wants to counter the offense by Wienerman and move into the clinch position. Wienerman misses with a takedown attempt - Webster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wienerman throws a low kick, looking for Webster's leg but Webster calmly moves out of range.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wienerman misses with a series of wild punches.
Wienerman sets himself, and Webster steps forward looking for the clinch! Wienerman avoids it this time. Wienerman tries to clinch up but Webster circles away and keeps his distance. Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Wienerman pushes him away. Wienerman swinging wildly here.
Webster tries to counter by closing the distance. Webster stuffs the takedown. Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wienerman. Wienerman is looking to clinch. Webster leaves Wienerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wienerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center. Webster tries to counter with a clinch but Wienerman shakes him off and moves away. The fight stays on the outside here - Wienerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wienerman. Tobias Wienerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wienerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center. Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wienerman. Wienerman shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Webster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Wienerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webster circles away. Wienerman sets himself, and Webster steps forward looking for the clinch! Wienerman avoids it this time. Wienerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Webster tries to counter by closing the distance. Wienerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webster defends well and Wienerman ends up having to push Webster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wienerman. Webster throws an elbow but it misses.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wienerman blocks an elbow strike from Webster.
Webster misses with an elbow over the top. Wienerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Webster won't allow it.
Webster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Wienerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Webster after a bit of a struggle. Wienerman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wienerman jumps guard but Webster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wienerman wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tobias Wienerman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Webster stuffs the takedown. Wienerman shoots for a takedown but Webster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wienerman sets himself, and Webster steps forward looking for the clinch! Wienerman avoids it this time. Wienerman fails in his attempt to clinch. Wienerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Webster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wienerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Wienerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wienerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webster sprawls well. Webster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wienerman gets slowly back to his feet. Webster tries to counter with a clinch but Wienerman shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wienerman tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range. Wienerman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Webster momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wienerman moves in looking to clinch but Webster pushes him off. Webster tries to counter with a clinch but Wienerman shakes him off and moves away. Wienerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Wienerman pushes him away. Wienerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webster pinned against the cage. Webster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Wienerman looks for a takedown but Webster sprawls well. Webster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Wienerman tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Wienerman swings for the body but Webster moves out of range.
Dane Webster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Wienerman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wienerman. Wienerman throws a push kick but Webster slaps the foot to one side. Webster stuffs the takedown attempt from Wienerman. Wienerman gets slowly back to his feet. Webster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wienerman sets himself, and Webster steps forward looking for the clinch! Wienerman avoids it this time. Webster slips a jab and a cross from Wienerman.
Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wienerman. Wienerman tries to clinch but Webster is having none of it. Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Wienerman pushes him away. Wienerman misses with the body kick
and Webster counters by clinching up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Webster is defending well against a takedown attempt. Webster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wienerman's defenses. Wienerman blocks an elbow strike. Webster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wienerman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Webster throws an elbow that misses.
Wienerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Webster stuffs the takedown attempt from Wienerman. Wienerman gets slowly back to his feet. Wienerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Webster tries to counter with a clinch but Wienerman shakes him off and moves away.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wienerman misses with a body kick. Wienerman throws a leg kick but Webster sees it coming and moves out of range. Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wienerman. Wienerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webster tries to counter with a clinch but Wienerman shakes him off and moves away. Wienerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webster swivels and escapes. Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Wienerman pushes him away. Wienerman darts in looking for a takedown but Webster gets double underhooks and turns Wienerman into the cage. Wienerman blocks an elbow strike. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wienerman takes an elbow to the temple. Webster lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Dane Webster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Webster 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29 Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Webster!
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