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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiz Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lennard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wiz Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Lennard.
Khalifa stops a takedown attempt from Lennard.
Khalifa tries to land knees in the clinch but Lennard avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Lennard - that landed with a thud.
Khalifa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalifa shoots in and drives through. Lennard sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khalifa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalifa gets a clinch.
Khalifa jumps into guard, dragging Lennard to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khalifa 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.
Lennard is fighting to break Khalifa's control of his arms but Khalifa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa keeping moving, preventing Lennard from controlling successfully.
Khalifa is wriggling around but Lennard manages to pass to half guard.
Khalifa manages to get to full guard.
Khalifa trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennard trying to control but Khalifa is working from the bottom.
Khalifa pulls Lennard in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khalifa tries to clinch there but Lennard circles away.
Lennard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lennard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lennard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalifa is looking to escape.
Khalifa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennard throws some wild stikes that Khalifa manages to avoid easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khalifa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lennard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalifa wants to hold on but Lennard pushes him away.
Lennard wants to control the pace but Khalifa is squirming around nicely.
Lennard is working for a guillotine from mount but Khalifa frees his head quite easily.
Khalifa wants to hold on but Lennard pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalifa is looking to escape.
Khalifa is working to get back to half guard.
Lennard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalifa is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lennard thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lennard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khalifa swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennard.
John Lennard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalifa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lennard!
Khalifa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lennard is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Khalifa has taken his back!
Wiz Khalifa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalifa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lennard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Khalifa controls the position.
Lennard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa punishes Lennard with strikes from the back mount.
Lennard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lennard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalifa is working away from the top position though.
Lennard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lennard trying to control the position.
Khalifa scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennard being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalifa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalifa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lennard wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wiz Khalifa.
Lennard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lennard tries to pull guard but Khalifa holds him up against the cage and eventually Lennard drops back down to his feet.
Khalifa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lennard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lennard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khalifa regains guard.
Lennard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lennard wants to control from the top but Khalifa keeps moving.
Khalifa pulls Lennard in close to prevent any damage.
Khalifa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lennard is aware though and is defending well.
Khalifa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lennard is one step ahead there.
Khalifa keeping moving, preventing Lennard from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khalifa keeping moving, preventing Lennard from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Lennard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lennard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wiz Khalifa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lennard tries to clinch but Khalifa moves out of range.
Khalifa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lennard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khalifa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khalifa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khalifa wants to take a breather but Lennard is having none of it.
Well, if Khalifa 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lennard wants to control but Khalifa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wiz Khalifa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Khalifa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lennard is trying to defend but Khalifa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khalifa is looking to stall here but Lennard recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lennard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khalifa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khalifa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalifa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lennard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalifa has managed to get both his arms back between Lennard's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lennard, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalifa postures up.
Khalifa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalifa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lennard wants to improve his position but instead Khalifa has moved into half guard.
Khalifa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennard shoots in and drives through. Khalifa sprawls well.
Khalifa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lennard tries to clinch there but Khalifa circles away.
Khalifa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Khalifa stands up.
Khalifa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khalifa lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennard is working an open guard so Khalifa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennard tries to clinch there but Khalifa circles away.
Khalifa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lennard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khalifa is in Lennard's guard.
Khalifa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lennard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lennard, not yet.
Lennard keeping full guard, as Khalifa tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalifa postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiz Khalifa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khalifa 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiz Khalifa!
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FIGHT
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