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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 cm
23
182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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181 cm
26
178 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Andersen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Wolfen! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wolfen thows a body shot but no joy. Wolfen throws a sloppy head kick and Andersen moves out of range easily. Wolfen throws a sloppy head kick and Andersen moves out of range easily. Andersen tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Wolfen counters with a two punch combo. Wolfen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Andersen doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfen circles away.
Andersen clinches. Andersen goes for a takedown attempt but Wolfen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wolfen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wolfen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Frank Wolfen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Andersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Andersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wolfen is trying to get back to his feet. Wolfen is looking to regain half guard here but Andersen keeps moving and retains side control. Andersen working the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Wolfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolfen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Andersen grinds an elbow into Wolfen's temple. Andersen working the ground and pound from side control. Andersen grinds an elbow into Wolfen's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolfen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Andersen prevents Wolfen from standing back up.
Wolfen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersen pulls his head out easily. Wolfen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersen. Wolfen tries to roll over but Andersen keeps him under control. Andersen is looking for a kimura but Wolfen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersen to get the leverage. Andersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolfen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wolfen wants to improve his position but Andersen is controlling well.
Wolfen is trying to stand up here but Andersen is controlling him well. Wolfen gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andersen forces his way into half guard. Andersen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wolfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wolfen is not content to let Andersen control the position. Wolfen wants to get back to full guard. Andersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfen keeps working. Wolfen tries to kick Andersen off but Andersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Wolfen tries to get to full guard but Andersen has control of the leg. Andersen content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolfen is not content to let Andersen control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Klaus Andersen. Wolfen throws an overhand right that lands on Andersen's shoulder, as Andersen tries to avoid the shot. Wolfen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen. Andersen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfen tries to avoid it but Andersen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfen to the ground. Wolfen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wolfen takes one on the button. 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! Andersen tries to clinch but Wolfen moves out of range. Andersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wolfen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Andersen darts in and clinches Wolfen up against the cage. Wolfen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersen pulls him back up using the underhooks. Andersen is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Andersen stops a takedown attempt from Wolfen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Andersen dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andersen doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfen circles away.
Wolfen misses with a double jab
and Andersen counters with a shoot takedown. Wolfen fights it but they end up in guard. Andersen looking to pass the guard. Andersen postures up in Wolfen's guard and throws a big left but Wolfen blocks it. Wolfen wants to sweep here but Andersen controlling him for the moment. Andersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfen is retaining full guard. Wolfen wants to stand up but Andersen is controlling him. Andersen stands up from Wolfen's guard - Andersen perhaps looking for a knockout. Andersen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfen's waist but Wolfen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersen off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wolfen is looking for a sweep. Wolfen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Wolfen looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Andersen prevents Wolfen from standing back up.
Wolfen is refusing to be controlled, as Andersen sits in half guard. Andersen winds up and cracks Wolfen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Andersen working the head and body with strikes. Andersen slows the pace down in half guard. Wolfen wants to get back to full guard. Wolfen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wolfen! This has been an exciting period of action! Wolfen tries to hold on but Andersen postures up. Wolfen is looking to get to half guard. Wolfen tries to hold on but Andersen pushes him away. The referee warns Wolfen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wolfen tries to reverse the position but Andersen maintains control. Andersen working for a guillotine from mount but Wolfen is in no mood to give up. Wolfen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andersen wants to control the pace but Wolfen is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andersen working away from the top, dropping strikes. Andersen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Wolfen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Andersen trying to control but Wolfen is having none of it. Andersen lands a nice shot to the head. Wolfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The referee warns Wolfen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wolfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wolfen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andersen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wolfen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wolfen shrugs it off. Andersen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolfen looks a forlorn figure.
Wolfen is rocked! Andersen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wolfen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Andersen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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