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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Zertiis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wulfgar The Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wulfgar The Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Zertiis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wulfgar The Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zertiis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zertiis breaks from the clinch.
Zertiis loads up on a big right hand but The Wolf slips the punch.
Zertiis throws a jab when The Wolf was well out of range.
Zertiis closes the distance and pushes The Wolf back into the cage.
The Wolf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Zertiis has double underhooks.
Zertiis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Zertiis.
Zertiis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zertiis is working The Wolf over against the cage.
The Wolf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zertiis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zertiis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zertiis.
Zertiis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wolf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zertiis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zertiis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Zertiis won't allow it.
The Wolf takes a shot to the head.
The Wolf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zertiis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zertiis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee calls for Zertiis to work.
Zertiis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Wolf's elbow.
Zertiis breaks the clinch.
The Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
The Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zertiis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zertiis rushes The Wolf and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wolf working hard to break the clinch.
The Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Zertiis won't allow it.
The Wolf takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Wolf has had enough of the clinch but Zertiis keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Zertiis.
The Wolf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zertiis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Zertiis won't allow it.
The Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Zertiis has double underhooks.
Zertiis scores with a hook to the body.
Zertiis has The Wolf pressed against the cage, preventing The Wolf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Wolf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zertiis lands a right hand.
The Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Zertiis won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Zertiis.
Zertiis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Wolfs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Zertiis.
Zertiis avoiding damage.
Zertiis scores with a shot to the side of The Wolf's head.
Zertiis misses with a knee strike.
Zertiis digs a right hand underneath The Wolf's ribcage. The Wolf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Wolf is trying to push Zertiis away but Zertiis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Wolf tries to circle away but Zertiis has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Zertiis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zertiis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zertiis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zertiis effectively controlling the action here.
Zertiis scores with a shot to the side of The Wolf's head.
The Wolf can't break the clinch.
The Wolf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zertiis has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Zertiis as the two fighters clinch.
The Wolf tries to break free but Zertiis pushes him back against the cage.
Zertiis stalls.
Zertiis lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zertiis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zertiis lands a left hand.
Zertiis scores with a shot to the side of The Wolf's head.
Zertiis prevents The Wolf from breaking the clinch.
Zertiis missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Zertiis to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Zertiis won't allow it.
The Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Zertiis won't allow it.
Zertiis breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Zertiis 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.
Zertiis swings for the body but The Wolf moves out of range.
The Wolf throws a nice looking combination but Zertiis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Wolf misses with a double jab.
The Wolf is looking to land body kicks.
Zertiis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zertiis throws a looping overhand right but The Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
The Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
The Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Wolf looks to throw a body kick
and Zertiis counters with an outside leg kick.
Zertiis thumps The Wolf with a low kick.
Zertiis cracks The Wolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zertiis lands a head kick!
Zertiis scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
The Wolf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Wolf tries to work over Zertiis's front leg with a kick but Zertiis checks it.
The Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
The Wolf looks to land a combination but Zertiis avoids it well.
Zertiis takes a swing at The Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Zertiis avoids a kick to the body.
Zertiis clinches with his opponent.
Zertiis leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zertiis has The Wolf pressed against the cage, preventing The Wolf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Wolf is trying to push Zertiis away but Zertiis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Zertiis.
Zertiis lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zertiis.
Zertiis lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zertiis slowing the pace effectively.
Desmond Zertiis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zertiis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zertiis scores with a shoulder strike.
Zertiis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zertiis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zertiis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Wolf backwards.
Zertiis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Wolfs head.
A short right from Zertiis on the inside.
The Wolf can't break the clinch.
Zertiis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Wolf backwards.
Zertiis tries to land a knee to the head but The Wolf blocks with his arms.
Zertiis lands a left hand.
Zertiis is pushing The Wolf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zertiis is leaning against The Wolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Wolf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Wolf tries to break the clinch but Zertiis is controlling the position.
The Wolf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zertiis has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zertiis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zertiis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Wolf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zertiis is leaning against The Wolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zertiis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Wolf backwards.
Still in the clinch, Zertiis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zertiis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Wolf.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zertiis lands a right hand.
Zertiis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zertiis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on The Wolf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Zertiis won't allow it.
The Wolf blocks a body shot from Zertiis.
Zertiis effectively controlling the action here.
The Wolf managing to block the knees to the body from Zertiis.
The Wolf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Wolf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Zertiis has him pressed against the cage.
Zertiis slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Zertiis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Wolf tries to score with a low kick but Zertiis moves his leg out of the way.
The Wolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zertiis. Zertiis obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Zertiis.
Zertiis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Wolf avoids the body shot from Zertiis.
Zertiis wants to slow The Wolf down by chopping away at his legs.
Zertiis throws a leg kick but The Wolf moved away.
Zertiis darts in and clinches The Wolf up against the cage.
The Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Zertiis has double underhooks.
Zertiis has The Wolf pressed against the cage, preventing The Wolf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zertiis is working The Wolf over against the cage.
The Wolf avoiding damage as Zertiis throws knees to the body.
The Wolf can't break the clinch.
Zertiis lands a hook that snaps the head of The Wolf backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wolf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zertiis lands a nice shot to the body.
Zertiis scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Wolf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zertiis stalling in the clinch.
The Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Zertiis has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Zertiis.
The Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Zertiis has double underhooks.
The Wolf is trying to break free.
Zertiis lands with a short shot to the head.
Zertiis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Zertiis to work.
Zertiis prevents The Wolf from breaking the clinch.
The Wolf tries to break free but Zertiis pushes him back against the cage.
Zertiis keeps control of The Wolf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zertiis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zertiis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Wolf blocks it with crossed arms.
The Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Zertiis has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Zertiis as the two fighters clinch.
Zertiis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Wolf's efforts to push away.
The Wolf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Wolf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zertiis has him pressed against the cage.
Zertiis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from The Wolf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zertiis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Wolf cracks Zertiis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zertiis avoids the head kick by The Wolf.
The Wolf misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zertiis misses with a right hand
and The Wolf counters with a nice body kick.
The Wolf throws a right hand that Zertiis ducks under and follows up with a left that Zertiis also avoids with ease.
Zertiis looks to land a right hand but The Wolf moved out of range.
The Wolf moves out of range as Zertiis strikes.
The Wolf moves out of range as Zertiis throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - The Wolf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Wolf explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from The Wolf misses.
Wulfgar The Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zertiis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zertiis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Wolf is able to avoid easily.
The Wolf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zertiis throws a hook to the side of The Wolf's head but The Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zertiis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
The Wolf misses with a hook.
Zertiis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zertiis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Wulfgar The Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Wolf blocks the body kick.
Zertiis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wulfgar The Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wulfgar The Wolf.
I think Zertiis 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Zertiis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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