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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Twin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Wolf (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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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Twin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Wolf! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf. Twin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolf's half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Twin is working away from the top position though. Wolf is looking for a sweep. Twin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wolf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wolf missing with punches from the bottom.
Twin looks to land a strike but Wolf avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Twin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Twin slips nicely into half guard. Wolf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Twin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Twin's back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Twin trying to get back to his feet but Wolf is in full control for now. Wolf looking for the RNC. Wolf is looking to control Twin but Twin is wriggling around and keeping busy. Twin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wolf. Wolf has the hooks in. Twin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf looking for the choke from the back. Will Wolf go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wolf is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Twin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Twin is working hard here to advance position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Twin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wolf tries to control but Twin wriggling away. Twin is looking to get to half guard. Twin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf raining down shots from the mount! BOOM! Wolf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wolf wants to control the pace but Twin is squirming around nicely. Wolf is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Twin is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Twin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Twin is bucking up trying to escape but Wolf cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Twin can't escape the position.
Twin tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Twin is squirming around, avoiding Wolf's attempts to control the action. Wolf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wolf dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Twin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Twin shows good takedown defense. Twin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wolf trying to land knees to the body.
Twin is trying to pull guard but Wolf has him pressed against the cage. Wolf pulls guard effortlessly. Wolf looking to control.
Twin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Twin manages to get himself to full guard.
Wolf trying to control but Twin is working from the bottom. Twin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf stands and steps away. Twin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Twin misses with a leg kick. Wolf drives through with a takedown into guard. Twin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there. Wolf passes into half guard. Wolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Twin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wolf is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf trying to control from half guard but Twin is working away. Twin trying to control here.
Wolf passes the guard and advances to mount! Twin wants to control but Wolf is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Twin is working to get back to half guard.
Wolf tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Wolf prevents Twin from getting the reversal. Wolf trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wolf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Twin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Twin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wolf's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Twin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Twin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf is working away from the top position though. Wolf is keen to just control but Twin is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyler Wolf was stalling too much, according to the referee. Twin misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Twin. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss! Twin tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wolf tries to clinch but Twin is having none of it. Twin looks to land a combination. Wolf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Twin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolf as he avoids it easily. Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Twin's waist but Twin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side. Twin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Twin slips a jab and a cross from Wolf.
Twin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Twin shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Twin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown by Twin or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolf which made him look bad. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wolf moves into the clinch. Twin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf drags the fight down to the ground.
Twin stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf. Twin wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard. Twin wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving. Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf wants to control but Twin passes easily into half guard.
Wolf punching from the bottom.
Twin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tyler Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far. Wolf trying to control but Twin postures up.
Wolf is pressing down on Twin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Twin prevents Wolf from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Twin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wolf. Twin throws a strike aimed at the side of Wolf's head but Wolf avoids it well. Wolf is looking to reverse the position. Twin stands up and beckons Wolf to his feet. Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Twin misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Twin on that attempt. Twin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Twin somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf pulls guard successfully.
Wolf is trying to keep Twin in close.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Twin manages to get himself to full guard.
Twin has a closed guard, preventing Wolf from standing up. James Twin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyler Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyler Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wolf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wolf!
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FIGHT
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