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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham has chosen Amorphis - House of Sleep as his entrance music. 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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218 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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221 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wes Wolfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolfen, as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malham!
Malham clinches.
Malham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfen swinging wildly here.
Wolfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Malham counters with a shoot takedown. Wolfen fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Wolfen trying to keep a closed guard but Malham is proving a slippery customer.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfen is keeping the position for now.
Wolfen keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Malham looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham slips nicely into half guard.
Wolfen wants to get back to his feet.
Wolfen is looking to improve his position.
Malham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolfen wants to get back to full guard.
Malham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Malham is keen to just control but Wolfen is a slippery customer.
Wolfen wants to improve his position but Malham is controlling well.
Wolfen is refusing to be controlled, as Malham sits in half guard.
Malham stalling away here and it's allowed Wolfen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham trying to control but Wolfen is working from the bottom.
Wolfen is looking to stand up but Malham isn't so interested in that idea.
Malham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Malham trying to control but Wolfen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Malham was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wolfen misses with a right hand
and Malham counters with a head kick.
Malham avoids the body shot from Wolfen.
Wolfen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wolfen wants to control but Malham is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wolfen is trying to get back to full guard.
Malham seems to be looking for submissions.
Malham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malham in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malham counters with a solid body kick.
Malham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malham keeps Wolfen at a distance using the push kick.
Malham throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malham shoots in and bounces Wolfen off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Malham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Malham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wolfen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malham is trying to control. Wolfen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malham wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolfen is looking for a sweep. Malham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolfen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malham.
Wolfen is not content to let Malham control the position.
That's two 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.
Wolfen tries to get to full guard but Malham has control of the leg.
Malham is working for a kimura but Wolfen is defending it quite comfortably.
Malham is looking to take a break and control but Wolfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wolfen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malham tries to pass to full mount but Wolfen defends it.
Malham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Malham is looking to take a break and control but Wolfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolfen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfen keeps working.
Wolfen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Malham trying to control from half guard but Wolfen is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Malham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wolfen lands an overhand right.
Wolfen misses with a two punch combination.
Malham throws a head kick but Wolfen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Malham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malham closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfen looking to stall.
Wolfen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Malham misses with a body punch.
Wolfen misses with a punch to the body.
Malham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malham wants to break free but Wolfen has control.
Wolfen lands a left hand.
Wolfen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malham.
Malham tries to circle away but Wolfen has him pinned against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Wolfen.
Wolfen scores with a hook to the body.
Wolfen trying to land knees to the body.
Wolfen scores with a hook to the body.
Malham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wolfen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wolfen lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malham.
Wolfen scores with a shot to the side of Malham's head.
Wolfen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malham.
Wolfen works on Malham's body with a couple of short punches.
Malham takes a shot to the head.
Malham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice combination there by Wolfen.
Wolfen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malham. Malham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfen misses with a looping left.
Wolfen misses with a double jab.
Malham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malham somewhat.
Wes Wolfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malham.
Wolfen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wes Wolfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfen drops Malham with a beautiful combination! Malham stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wolfen is looking for the KO!
Malham is rocked!
Wolfen avoids a kick to the body.
Malham is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfen finish him?
Wolfen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfen.
Malham seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolfen closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malham breaks the clinch.
Wolfen doesn't manage to clinch there - Malham circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolfen checks a leg kick.
Wolfen with a nice cross.
Wolfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfen misses with a hook.
John Malham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolfen swings widly with a right hand
and Malham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wolfen's guard.
Wolfen keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
Wolfen 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Malham advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wes Wolfen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolfen is trying to control the position but Malham postures up.
Malham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfen is keeping the position for now.
Wolfen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolfen's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Wolfen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malham!
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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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