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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Son Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styles Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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17 - 11 - 0 |
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175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Son Wukong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Styles Fights!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fights gets a clinch.
Wukong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wukong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wukong tries to pull guard but Fights holds him up against the ropes and eventually Wukong drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Fights.
Wukong is working for takedown but Fights is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wukong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fights uses from the top position.
Fights wanted to stand there but Wukong had control of the position.
Wukong wants to sweep but no luck.
Fights is looking to stand up but Wukong won't let him.
Fights is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights won't allow Wukong to sweep him here.
Wukong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fights's guard.
Fights is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wukong is controlling him.
Wukong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fights works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wukong looking to pass the guard.
Fights wants to stand but Wukong is controlling the position.
Wukong postures up in Fights's guard and throws a big left but Fights blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wukong landing some decent shots from guard.
Wukong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wukong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fights keeping moving, preventing Wukong from controlling successfully.
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.
Wukong stops Fights from standing up.
Wukong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wukong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fights wants to get back to his feet but Wukong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong trying to control the position from guard on top but Fights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fights avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fights is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wukong is controlling him.
Wukong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wukong throws a big right hand that misses.
Wukong passes into half guard.
Wukong lands with a punch from half guard.
Wukong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fights doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wukong.
Fights pushes Wukong off looking to stand but Wukong dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wukong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wukong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wukong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wukong stops Fights from getting back to his feet.
Wukong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fights is refusing to be controlled, as Wukong sits in half guard.
Wukong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wukong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Wukong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fights scores with a shot to the body.
Fights throws a poor cross that misses
and Wukong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wukong throwing strikes from guard but Fights blocks nicely.
Fights is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wukong is controlling him.
Wukong lands a couple of digs.
Wukong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wukong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wukong stops Fights from standing up.
Wukong throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong is in close to Fights's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wukong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fights is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wukong works over Fights with some ground and pound from guard.
Wukong landing some decent shots from guard.
Fights wants to stand up but Wukong is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wukong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wukong forces his way into half guard.
Fights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wukong.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fights can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wukong.
Wukong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fights defending well though.
Wukong lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wukong connects with a nice short shot to Fights's temple.
Wukong lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights is trying to stand back up but Wukong is controlling him
Fights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wukong working the head and body with strikes.
Fights pushes Wukong off looking to stand but Wukong dives back in and keeps control.
Fights is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wukong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wukong seems to be working for a kimura but Fights defends the submission attempt.
Fights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wukong.
Fights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wukong.
Wukong prevents Fights from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong decides to stand up.
Fights throws an off balance right hand
and Wukong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fights takes the fight into the clinch.
Wukong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wukong is working for takedown but Fights is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wukong fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wukong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wukong jumps into guard, dragging Fights to the mat.
Fights stands up from Wukong's guard - Fights perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Wukong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wukong misses with a jab to the body
and Fights counters with a one-two to the body.
Fights jabs Wukong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Wukong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fights scores with a punch to the head.
Fights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wukong.
Fights lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wukong shoots in and drives through. Fights sprawls well.
Wukong misses with a takedown attempt
and Fights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Fights misses.
Fights goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fights misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights misses with a looping right.
Fights moves into the clinch.
Fights gets underhooks to prevent Wukong's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fights gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wukong can't get the takedown.
Fights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fights lands with a left to the head.
Wukong wants a takedown but no success here.
Fights lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
Fights digs a right hand into Wukong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wukong's gas tank.
Fights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Fights pushes Wukong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights lands a hook that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Fights lands a body punch.
Fights is working Wukong over against the ropes.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Wukong wants a takedown but no success here.
Fights lands a left hand.
Styles Fights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights pushes Wukong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights lands a shoulder strike.
Fights is working Wukong over against the ropes.
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fights lands a shoulder strike.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wukongs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wukong is rocked!
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Wukong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights presses Wukong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fights as the two fighters clinch.
Styles Fights seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wukong takes a shot to the head.
Fights gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Wukong is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fights gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fights presses Wukong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fights lands with a right to the head.
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
Wukong fails to pull guard.
Wukong seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Fights.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fights lands an uppercut.
Fights lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Fights.
Fights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights pushes Wukong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wukong can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights scores with a shot to the side of Wukong's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Fights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fights scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Fights.
Fights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Wukong looking for a takedown.
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
Fights gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wukongs head.
A body shot lands from Fights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fights as the two fighters clinch.
Fights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fights lands a hook that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Fights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fights lands a shot to the body.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fights.
Fights lands a big right hand that drops Wukong! The killer instinct kicks in and Fights finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fights!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Styles Fights!
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energy
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