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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Wolfe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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193 lbs
11 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe lands a slapping body shot.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bisping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bisping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolfe is looking to clinch but Bisping is avoiding it.
Wolfe blocks a head kick by Bisping.
Bisping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Wolfe tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bisping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolfe counters by clinching up.
Wolfe pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe is trying to maintain a safe position but Bisping gets an underhook and turns Wolfe into the cage.
Wolfe gets control of Bisping's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wolfe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wolfe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bisping is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bisping has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wolfe is proving hard to escape from.
Wolfe has control of Bisping's left arm, preventing Bisping from doing any damage.
Bisping engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Stephen Wolfe wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range.
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bisping throws a body kick that misses.
Bisping misses with a double jab
and Wolfe counters with a series of strikes. Bisping will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but Bisping shows good takedown defense.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisping swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bisping swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfe.
Wolfe looks to clinch
and Bisping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
Michael Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisping swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bisping misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe pushes Bisping up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bisping smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe gets the takedown into side control.
Wolfe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bisping sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wolfe wants to stand but Bisping is controlling his arm.
Bisping being controlled for a moment.
Bisping manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bisping trying to control but Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe trying to control from half guard but Bisping is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throwing shots but Bisping is blocking nicely.
Bisping tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
Wolfe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bisping sees it coming and defends easily.
Bisping is trying to maintain the position but Wolfe is very close to passing his half guard.
Bisping looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe is keen to just control but Bisping is a slippery customer.
Wolfe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Wolfe is going to stand back up.
Bisping gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping pulls Wolfe in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Wolfe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Bisping does no damage.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Bisping.
Bisping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolfe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Wolfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bisping misses with a double jab
and Wolfe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the cage.
Wolfe scores with a knee to the head.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Wolfe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wolfe lands a nice uppercut.
Wolfe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wolfe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wolfe is trying to control. Bisping wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Wolfe is going to stand back up.
Wolfe moves into full mount! Bisping won't be happy about that!
Wolfe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wolfe lands a heavy elbow.
Bisping is rocked!
Wolfe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bisping wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Wolfe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Wolfe!
Stephen Wolfe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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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
73% |
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