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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Larry and His Flask - Beggers will Ride. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into Wayne's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Xystorophoroi Ii controlling him for the moment.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Xystorophoroi Ii from controlling successfully.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xystorophoroi Ii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xystorophoroi Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Xystorophoroi Ii from controlling successfully.
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing strikes from guard but Wayne blocks nicely.
Wayne wants to stand up but Xystorophoroi Ii is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne seems keen to control Xystorophoroi Ii's posture.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to stand but Wayne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wayne is pulling down on Xystorophoroi Ii's head. It's preventing any offense from Xystorophoroi Ii, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kenneth Wayne.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Xystorophoroi Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Kenneth Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xystorophoroi Ii's head backwards.
Wayne scores with a nice head shot.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xystorophoroi Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
Wayne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xystorophoroi Ii backwards.
Wayne lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants a takedown.
Wayne trying to land knees to the body.
Xystorophoroi Ii jumps guard.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Xystorophoroi Ii won't let him.
Xystorophoroi Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayne is aware though and is defending well.
Wayne wanted to stand there but Xystorophoroi Ii had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wayne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xystorophoroi Ii is proving hard to escape from.
Wayne stands up and waves to Xystorophoroi Ii to follow him.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayne sprawls well. Wayne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xystorophoroi Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne throws a combination. Xystorophoroi Ii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenneth Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xystorophoroi Ii thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Wayne cracks the inside of Xystorophoroi Ii's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xystorophoroi Ii's head.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wayne has Xystorophoroi Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenneth Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A knee to the head by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xystorophoroi Ii goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xystorophoroi Ii is out of range and Wayne settles back down.
Xystorophoroi Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xystorophoroi Ii's sensitive parts.
Xystorophoroi Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Xystorophoroi Ii's body.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xystorophoroi Ii scores with a takedown into Wayne's guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xystorophoroi Ii won't allow Wayne to sweep him here.
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xystorophoroi Ii manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii 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.
Wayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne stands and steps away. Xystorophoroi Ii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Xystorophoroi Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xystorophoroi Ii gets tackled into the cage by Wayne. Wayne maintains the clinch.
Wayne scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayne smiles and moves away.
Wayne with a jab.
Kenneth Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xystorophoroi Ii is in Wayne's guard.
Wayne pulls Xystorophoroi Ii in close to prevent any damage.
Wayne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wayne tries to get out of the position.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Wayne is pulling down on Xystorophoroi Ii's head. It's preventing any offense from Xystorophoroi Ii, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth Wayne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne tries to roll over but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps him under control.
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. Xystorophoroi Ii connects with a nice short shot to Wayne's temple.
Wayne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Wayne tries to roll over but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne dominated that second 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.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xystorophoroi Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Wayne throws a head kick but Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range.
Wayne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Xystorophoroi Ii missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wayne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wayne is trying to defend but Xystorophoroi Ii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wayne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xystorophoroi Ii prevents Wayne from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xystorophoroi Ii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii is pressing down on Wayne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wayne is holding on for now.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne gets full guard.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Xystorophoroi Ii postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xystorophoroi Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayne controlling Xystorophoroi Ii's posture.
Xystorophoroi Ii preventing the sweep.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne gets to his feet. Xystorophoroi Ii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wayne is controlling Xystorophoroi Ii's posture.
Wayne 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.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xystorophoroi Ii postures up and lands a big shot to Wayne's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Xystorophoroi Ii from controlling successfully.
Wayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xystorophoroi Ii checks it well.
Wayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne digs a right hand into Xystorophoroi Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xystorophoroi Ii's gas tank.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Xystorophoroi Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wayne cracks Xystorophoroi Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xystorophoroi Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Xystorophoroi Ii's body.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xystorophoroi Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne motions for Xystorophoroi Ii to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Xystorophoroi Ii is just out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii has a takedown stuffed.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Xystorophoroi Ii circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Xystorophoroi Ii controlling him for the moment.
Wayne pulls Xystorophoroi Ii in close to prevent any damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenneth Wayne just wasn't active enough.
Xystorophoroi Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
Kenneth Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xystorophoroi Ii is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xystorophoroi Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to avoid it but Xystorophoroi Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wayne to the ground. Wayne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wayne sizes up Xystorophoroi Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xystorophoroi Ii.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Xystorophoroi Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xystorophoroi Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne thows a body kick. Xystorophoroi Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xystorophoroi Ii dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on Xystorophoroi Ii's head and hops out.
Xystorophoroi Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne scores with a push kick.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails with the takedown
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xystorophoroi Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne sizes up Xystorophoroi Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xystorophoroi Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne moves into the clinch.
Xystorophoroi Ii blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a knee strike.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Wayne.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xystorophoroi Ii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wayne lands a nice uppercut.
Xystorophoroi Ii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Wayne had his way with Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii in 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. This is the final round!
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xystorophoroi Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a wild combination.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Xystorophoroi Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne cracks Xystorophoroi Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xystorophoroi Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Xystorophoroi Ii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is squirming around, avoiding Xystorophoroi Ii's attempts to control the action.
Xystorophoroi Ii is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wayne is surviving well by controlling Xystorophoroi Ii's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xystorophoroi Ii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wayne wants to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is having none of it.
Xystorophoroi Ii thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wayne wants to hold on but Xystorophoroi Ii pushes him away.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to control but Wayne wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wayne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wayne is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a big elbow.
Xystorophoroi Ii avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Kenneth Wayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii with shots to the head and body - Wayne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Xystorophoroi Ii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wayne is holding on tight.
Wayne manages to control the position for a moment.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a heavy elbow.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Xystorophoroi Ii with the ground and pound from mount.
Wayne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Wayne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wayne is desperately trying to improve his position but Xystorophoroi Ii has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wayne looks a forlorn figure.
Wayne wants to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is having none of it.
Xystorophoroi Ii unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xystorophoroi Ii pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Wayne!
Kenneth Wayne is the new welterweight champion!
Kenneth Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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