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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank McPlum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank McPlum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sidney Wonder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wonder misses with a body shot.
McPlum defending well as Wonder loads up on a big left hand.
McPlum looks to throw the jab but Wonder is out of range.
McPlum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McPlum wants it to stay on the feet.
Wonder drops his hands momentarily and McPlum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McPlum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wonder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPlum.
Wonder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McPlum pinned against the cage. McPlum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank McPlum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sidney Wonder.
Wonder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McPlum finds it's way round the side to connect with Wonder's head.
Nice body punch from McPlum.
McPlum throws an overhand right that lands on Wonder's shoulder, as Wonder tries to avoid the shot.
Wonder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPlum sprawls well. McPlum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wonder gets slowly back to his feet.
McPlum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McPlum lands a nice shot to the body.
Wonder ducks under a wild hook from McPlum.
Frank McPlum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonder shoots in but McPlum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wonder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wonder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McPlum finds it's way round the side to connect with Wonder's head.
Nice straight punches there by McPlum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McPlum.
McPlum throws a body punch but Wonder moves out of range.
McPlum with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from McPlum.
McPlum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wonder at a distance.
McPlum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wonder at a distance.
Wonder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPlum.
McPlum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wonder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown by Wonder or perhaps it was just good defense by McPlum which made him look bad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McPlum, as that shot connected.
McPlum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wonder doesn't seem bothered though.
Wonder looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPlum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McPlum throws a body punch but Wonder moves out of range.
Wonder fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank McPlum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPlum with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McPlum.
Wonder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wonder is trying desperately to land a takedown but McPlum is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wonder.
Wonder drives through with a takedown into guard.
McPlum 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.
Wonder is looking to advance position but McPlum has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McPlum trying to control but Wonder is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPlum looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank McPlum 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.
Wonder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from McPlum misses
and Wonder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McPlum!
Wonder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wonder misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McPlum tries to reverse the position but Wonder maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Wonder there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wonder goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McPlum is on top in guard.
Wonder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPlum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPlum postures up in Wonder's guard and throws a big left but Wonder blocks it.
McPlum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonder is keeping the position for now.
Wonder is working an open guard so McPlum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McPlum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McPlum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Wonder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wonder tries to move into range but McPlum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wonder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McPlum throws a body punch but Wonder moves out of range.
McPlum cracks a nice hook into Wonder's ribs.
Wonder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPlum.
Wonder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McPlum but McPlum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from McPlum. Wonder does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPlum scores with a jab to the body.
Wonder walks into a stiff left hand from McPlum.
Wonder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McPlum defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPlum swings for the body but Wonder moves out of range.
McPlum misses with a wild body shot.
Wonder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPlum's waist but McPlum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wonder off to one side.
Frank McPlum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sidney Wonder.
Wonder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPlum.
Wonder shoots for a double leg takedown but McPlum sprawls well. He's pushed Wonder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McPlum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wonder closes the distance and clinches up with McPlum, looking for a takedown. Wonder pushes McPlum against the cage but McPlum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wonder is breathing heavily.
Wonder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McPlum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wonder in his tracks.
Wonder shoots for a double leg takedown but McPlum sprawls well. He's pushed Wonder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPlum moves into range and connects with a jab.
McPlum jabs Wonder right on the nose. Wonder blinks but takes it well.
McPlum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonder moves away.
McPlum lands a head shot.
McPlum just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Wonder with that takedown attempt.
Wonder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McPlum lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from McPlum. No joy for Wonder on that attempt.
McPlum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wonder's head.
McPlum dips to his left and cracks Wonder with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank McPlum dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McPlum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wonder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wonder shoots for a takedown but McPlum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McPlum thuds a left hand into Wonder's body.
McPlum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wonder tries to move into range but McPlum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wonder closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPlum circles away.
McPlum lands a really nice looking cross but Wonder seems unphased.
McPlum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wonder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McPlum thows a body shot but no joy.
Wonder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wonder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McPlum lands a glancing blow to the side of Wonder's head.
McPlum misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPlum lands a really nice looking cross but Wonder seems unphased.
McPlum misses the shot to the body.
Frank McPlum is winning the standup battle so far.
Wonder looks for a takedown but McPlum sprawls well.
Frank McPlum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sidney Wonder.
McPlum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McPlum scores with a jab to the body.
McPlum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wonder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonder walks into a jab.
Wonder shoots in for a takedown but McPlum shows good takedown defense.
McPlum throws a body punch but Wonder moves out of range.
McPlum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sidney Wonder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wonder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McPlum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonder.
McPlum leaves Wonder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McPlum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wonder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McPlum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPlum throws a shot to the body.
McPlum lands a nice looking body shot.
McPlum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wonder momentarily.
McPlum lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McPlum connects with a body shot.
Wonder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McPlum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McPlum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McPlum lands a body shot.
McPlum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McPlum lands with a nice body punch.
McPlum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McPlum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McPlum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPlum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wonder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wonder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wonder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McPlum scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPlum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wonder needs to keep his hands up - McPlum had a free shot at his head there.
Wonder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McPlum lunges at Wonder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wonder's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPlum stuns Wonder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McPlum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonder can do to turn this around?
McPlum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frank McPlum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McPlum jabs at Wonder's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank McPlum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPlum, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank McPlum!
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RATING
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