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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vicks Wedge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flo Tinaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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166 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vicks Wedge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Tinaway!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinaway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tinaway has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wedge after a bit of a struggle.
Wedge slows down the pace here.
Tinaway tries to score a body lock takedown but Wedge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wedge has Tinaway pushed against the ropes.
Wedge gets underhooks to prevent Tinaway's takedown attempt.
Vicks Wedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flo Tinaway.
Tinaway wants to take the fight to the mat but Wedge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wedge scores with a shoulder strike.
Wedge breaks the clinch.
Wedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wedge moves into range and clinches up with Tinaway.
Tinaway wants to get back to striking at distance but Wedge won't allow it.
Wedge avoiding damage.
Wedge breaks from the clinch.
Tinaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wedge!
Wedge swinging wildly here.
Wedge fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wedge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Flo Tinaway has been cut.
Wedge pushes Tinaway up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tinaway looking for a takedown.
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!
Tinaway is working for takedown but Wedge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tinaway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wedge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Wedge on the inside.
Tinaway is looking for a takedown.
Tinaway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wedge breaks from the clinch.
Wedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wedge fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wedge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tinaway.
Wedge misses the shot to the body.
Tinaway blocks a head kick by Wedge.
Wedge misses with a head kick.
Wedge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tinaway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinaway manages to avoid it.
Wedge closes the distance but Tinaway moves to the side
and Tinaway counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wedge!
Tinaway looking for a guillotine from mount but Wedge is having none of it.
Wedge is trying to escape the mount.
Wedge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinaway on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wedge tries to lock up and control but Tinaway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Tinaway has control of Wedge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wedge regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tinaway is working for a guillotine from mount but Wedge frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinaway is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wedge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vicks Wedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flo Tinaway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tinaway moves out of range of the body kick from Wedge.
Tinaway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wedge's waist but Wedge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tinaway off to one side.
Tinaway avoids the body shot from Wedge.
Wedge clinches up against the ropes.
A short right from Wedge.
Tinaway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wedge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wedge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tinaway or not.
Wedge manages to break the clinch.
Wedge fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wedge throws a nice looking combination but Tinaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wedge takes the fight into the clinch.
Tinaway wants to get back to striking at distance but Wedge won't allow it.
Wedge breaks the clinch.
Tinaway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wedge pinned against the ropes. Wedge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vicks Wedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flo Tinaway.
Wedge misses with a body shot.
Wedge misses with a two punch combination.
Vicks Wedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tinaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Wedge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wedge.
Wedge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wedge moves in looking to clinch but Tinaway pushes him off.
Wedge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tinaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinaway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wedge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tinaway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tinaway drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wedge dives on top into guard.
Tinaway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flo Tinaway has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tinaway is on top in guard.
Tinaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Wedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tinaway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wedge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wedge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tinaway defending well though.
Wedge is trying to control. Tinaway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wedge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinaway regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinaway looking for a guillotine here but Wedge defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vicks Wedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flo Tinaway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wedge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tinaway to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tinaway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wedge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinaway is controlling him.
Wedge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wedge tries to get out of the position.
Tinaway forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway is thwarting Wedge's attempts to control the position.
Wedge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tinaway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tinaway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wedge sees it coming and defends easily.
Tinaway has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wedge defend it? Tinaway steps over the head and cranks it - Wedge is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tinaway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Flo Tinaway!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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