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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Wasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonneillon Theliel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by UK Subs - Warhead. 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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180 cm
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165 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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181 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Wasa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonneillon Theliel! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wasa stuffs the takedown attempt from Theliel. Theliel gets slowly back to his feet. Wasa throws a looping overhand right but Theliel ducks down to avoid it. Wasa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Theliel gets full guard. Theliel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Theliel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wasa escapes and throws Theliel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Theliel is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Theliel throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Wasa blocks the strikes from Theliel.
Theliel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wasa fails in his attempt to clinch. Wasa clinches up with Theliel and pushes him back against the cage. Wasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theliel trying to stall but Wasa improves his position.
Theliel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theliel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wasa tries a body shot but Theliel blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Theliel is working for takedown but Wasa is calmly controlling the position for now. Anton Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonneillon Theliel. A head punch blocked on the inside by Theliel. Theliel wants a takedown but no success here.
Theliel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wasa prevents it.
Wasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four 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. Theliel tries to score a body lock takedown but Wasa shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Wasa. A body shot lands from Wasa.
Theliel is working for takedown but Wasa is calmly controlling the position for now. Theliel blocks an uppercut.
Wasa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wasa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Wasa on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Wasa dominated that round. That's time! Wasa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wasa with a jab. Wasa lands a really nice looking cross but Theliel seems unphased.
Wasa throws an overhand right that lands on Theliel's shoulder, as Theliel tries to avoid the shot. Wasa misses the shot to the body. Wasa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Theliel gets caught flat footed, as Wasa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Theliel has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though. Theliel looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Theliel keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Theliel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasa has picked Theliel up and slammed him! Theliel can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasa manages to pass to side control! Theliel is looking for a sweep. Theliel is not content to let Wasa control the position. Theliel is trying to improve his position.
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. Theliel is being controlled here. Theliel throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Wasa controls the position from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Theliel is looking to clinch. Wasa closes the distance and clinches. Wasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Theliel jumps guard but Wasa stands there with Theliel around his waist. Theliel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
Wasa misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wasa.
Theliel blocking some punches.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Wasa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theliel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wasa prevents it.
That's four 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. A head punch blocked on the inside by Theliel. Theliel can't get the takedown.
Anton Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonneillon Theliel. Wasa lands a right hand. Wasa stops a takedown attempt from Theliel.
Wasa lands a body punch. Wasa misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Theliel uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Wasa fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Wasa dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Wasa. Wasa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Theliel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Theliel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theliel has his takedown stuffed letting Wasa counter with a right hand. Theliel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wasa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Theliel thinking. Theliel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wasa.
That's one minute gone in the round. Theliel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wasa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Anton Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonneillon Theliel. A left hand lands to the body for Wasa.
Theliel looking for a takedown. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wasa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wasa misses with a hook from the clinch. Theliel goes for a takedown attempt but Wasa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anton Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wasa thows a left - swing and a miss! Anton Wasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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. Wasa scores with a takedown into Theliel's guard. Theliel being controlled here, momentarily. Theliel looking for subs off his back but Wasa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Theliel is looking to improve his position.
Sonneillon Theliel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Theliel missing with punches from the bottom.
Wasa controlling the action here. Theliel actively working from the bottom here. Theliel actively working from the bottom here. Theliel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four 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. Wasa blocks the strikes from Theliel.
Theliel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Theliel actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Theliel slips a jab from Wasa. Theliel shoots and misses and Wasa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Theliel's guard now. Wasa sitting in guard, not really doing much. Theliel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! Anton Wasa showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wasa 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Wasa!
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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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