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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Junior (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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218 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
27
195 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Junior!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilhelm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilhelm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Wilhelm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Junior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilhelm throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Junior shoots in and drives through. Wilhelm sprawls well.
Wilhelm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Junior on his heels. He'll look to pass Junior's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilhelm thows a big elbow that misses.
Junior has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilhelm has passed into side control.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Wilhelm scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior isn't going anywhere.
Wilhelm 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.
Wilhelm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior struggling a bit here.
Wilhelm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Junior takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
An elbow from Wilhelm crashes against the mat.
Wilhelm in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Junior avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wilhelm.
Wilhelm tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilhelm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilhelm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior prevents Wilhelm from standing back up.
Junior controlling the pace.
Junior trying to control from Wilhelm's half guard. Wilhelm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but Wilhelm keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Junior wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Wilhelm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilhelm moves into the clinch successfully.
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilhelm is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Wilhelm circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm jabs at Junior's body.
Wilhelm scores with a body shot.
Junior looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junior gets caught napping as Wilhelm dives in and scores a takedown. Junior manages to retain guard.
Wilhelm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilhelm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilhelm trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Wilhelm lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilhelm wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Wilhelm is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Wilhelm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilhelm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilhelm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilhelm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Wilhelm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Wilhelm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Victor Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Junior.
Wilhelm lands a right hook to the body.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilhelm darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior has hold of Wilhelm's hands but Wilhelm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilhelm wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilhelm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilhelm is stalling here. Junior is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilhelm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Junior has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wilhelm tries to escape but Junior is in control.
Wilhelm is trying to escape the position but Junior is controlling the position.
Wilhelm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilhelm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilhelm looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilhelm, not yet.
Junior throwing strikes from guard but Wilhelm blocks nicely.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Victor Wilhelm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilhelm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilhelm keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Wilhelm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior stays in close to Wilhelm's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Junior was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Junior dives in and grabs Wilhelm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilhelm pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Wilhelm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Junior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilhelm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilhelm is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Wilhelm dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Wilhelm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilhelm with the ground and pound but Junior regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wilhelm wants to pass the guard but Junior is defending well.
Junior has hold of Wilhelm's hands but Wilhelm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilhelm is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.
Wilhelm slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.
Junior trying to control but Wilhelm postures up.
Wilhelm throwing shots but Junior is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilhelm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Wilhelm sits in half guard.
Junior wants to control but Wilhelm is keeping busy.
Junior wants to improve his position but Wilhelm is controlling well.
Wilhelm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Wilhelm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junior's head.
Wilhelm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Junior has hold of Wilhelm's hands but Wilhelm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junior's head.
Wilhelm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wilhelm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Wilhelm working the head and body with strikes.
Wilhelm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
David Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilhelm working the head and body with strikes.
Wilhelm thows a huge punch but Junior dodges it nicely.
Wilhelm is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Junior manages to get to full guard.
Wilhelm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilhelm is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Junior trying to hold on to Wilhelm's head to control him but Wilhelm postures up.
Junior misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Junior wants to control but Wilhelm is keeping busy.
Wilhelm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior has hold of Wilhelm's hands but Wilhelm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilhelm is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.
Wilhelm with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilhelm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilhelm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Wilhelm is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilhelm thows a huge punch but Junior dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Wilhelm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilhelm 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Wilhelm!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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