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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 cm
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161 lbs
32 - 12 - 1 |
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165 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Woleman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 14 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seagull scores with a head kick. Woleman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A combination from Woleman does no damage. Seagull has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Seagull avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Woleman throws out a leg kick but Seagull moves out of range and Woleman only half commits. Woleman swings and misses with a shot to the body and Seagull counters with a thumping low kick. Seagull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Woleman throws a big shot that misses. Seagull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Seagull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woleman has time to react. Seagull drops his hands momentarily and Woleman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woleman avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Woleman misses with a low kick. We've been hearing reports that Woleman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Woleman avoids the head kick by Seagull.
Mark Woleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Seagull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Seagull finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Seagull counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Woleman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Woleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seagull counters with an inside leg kick. Sevent Seagull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Woleman blocks the low kick. Woleman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seagull swings away with a leg kick that misses. Woleman blocks a leg kick. Woleman scores with a jab to the jaw. Woleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Woleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seagull sees it coming and avoids it easily. Woleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Seagull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Seagull keeping moving, preventing Woleman from controlling successfully. Woleman stays in close to Seagull's body and controls the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seagull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woleman. Woleman won't allow Seagull to get back to his feet. Woleman content to stall in guard here. 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!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Woleman just wasn't active enough. Woleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seagull connects with an inside leg kick. Seagull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seagull lands a jab to the nose. Woleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seagull as he jumps to the side. A big left from Woleman misses. Seagull misses with a low kick.
Woleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seagull scores with a jab. Seagull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woleman. Seagull throws a leg kick but Woleman sees it coming and moves out of range. Seagull takes a swing at Woleman's ribcage but misses. Woleman throws a hook but Seagull avoids it easily. Seagull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Woleman blocks a head kick by Seagull.
An inside leg kick lands from Seagull. Woleman looks to land a right hand but Seagull moved out of range. A clash of legs there as Woleman blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seagull but Seagull pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Woleman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Woleman throws out a loose jab but Seagull uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! Woleman swings for the body but Seagull moves out of range.
Seagull misses with a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seagull. Seagull jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seagull throws a head kick that misses. Seagull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woleman.
A head kick misses from Seagull. Woleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Seagull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A good leg kick by Seagull. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull 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.
Woleman swings for the body but Seagull moves out of range.
Woleman looks to land a body kick but Seagull moved away. Woleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woleman misses with a straight right. Woleman throws a big shot that misses. Woleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seagull - that will leave a mark!
Woleman throws a hook to the side of Seagull's head but Seagull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Woleman blocks a head kick by Seagull.
An inside leg kick from Woleman misses. Woleman scores with a hook to the body. Seagull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Seagull avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Seagull keeps the fight on the outside. The fighters circling - Woleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Woleman wants to clinch. Woleman throws a front kick aimed at Seagull's knee but Seagull avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seagull tries a low kick but Woleman avoids it. Woleman throws a hook to the side of Seagull's head but Seagull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Donk. Seagull catches Woleman right on the button with a cross. Woleman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagull defends well and Woleman ends up having to push Seagull into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Woleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seagull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seagull pulls his leg out and moves away.
Woleman wants to clinch but Seagull slips to the side and Seagull counters with an inside leg kick. Woleman thows a body shot but no joy. Seagull misses with a body kick. Seagull misses with a leg kick. Woleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seagull counters with a nice low kick that buckles Woleman's knee momentarily. Woleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Seagull misses with a low kick as Woleman jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seagull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Seagull blocks the body kick.
Seagull looks to score with a jab to the body but Woleman is just out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Seagull throws a solid leg kick but Woleman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seagull. Woleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagull moves away. A head kick misses from Seagull. Woleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seagull circles away quickly and effectively. Woleman misses with a right hand and Woleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sevent Seagull seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Woleman does it's job there. Seagull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Woleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Seagull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seagull there as he acknowledges the shot. Woleman motions for Seagull to come forward. Woleman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Woleman swings for the body but Seagull moves out of range.
Woleman thows a body shot but no joy. Seagull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Woleman misses with a combination
and Seagull counters with a low kick, right behind Woleman 's knee. Woleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seagull doesn't seem bothered though. A head kick misses from Seagull. Woleman fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Woleman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Seagull jabs Woleman right on the nose. Woleman blinks but takes it well. Seagull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woleman's sensitive parts. Seagull connects with a solid leg kick. Woleman goes for a double leg but Seagull avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagull continues to drive forward. Woleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seagull pulls him back up using the underhooks. Woleman tries to work over Seagull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Seagull is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Woleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Woleman trying to stall but Seagull improves his position.
Seagull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Woleman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Seagull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Woleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seagull scores with a shoulder strike. Woleman gets through Seagull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Woleman letting Seagull take a breather here. Seagull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woleman backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Woleman has Seagull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seagull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Seagull stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seagull. Still in the clinch, Seagull scores with a nice short uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sevent Seagull will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Woleman throws a low kick but Seagull moves out of range easily. Seagull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Woleman slips under a jab. Woleman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Woleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Woleman misses with a hook
and Seagull counters with a stiff right hand. Woleman throws a body punch but Seagull moves out of range. Good work by Woleman as he checks the leg kick. Seagull jabs Woleman right on the nose. Woleman blinks but takes it well. An inside leg kick lands from Seagull. Woleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woleman. Seagull misses with a body shot.
Seagull walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Woleman's corner calls for a 1-2. Woleman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Woleman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seagull takes one on the button. Seagull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woleman.
Seagull tries to land a leg kick but Woleman saw it coming and moves away.
Seagull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woleman moves away. Seagull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A telegraphed right hand from Seagull misses the target. Seagull scores with a leg kick.
Woleman dives in and scores a takedown into Seagull's guard. Woleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Woleman prevents Seagull from getting back to his feet. Woleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Seagull wants to stand but Woleman is controlling the position. Mark Woleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Woleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagull swivels though and keeps the full guard. Seagull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woleman is controlling him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woleman trying to control but Seagull is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woleman looking to sit in guard and control but Seagull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Woleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seagull gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Seagull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woleman.
A swing and a miss from Woleman. Woleman digs a good hook to Seagull's body.
Seagull punishes Woleman's body with a nice straight punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Woleman. Seagull does a little dance to reset his feet. Seagull throws a sloppy head kick and Woleman moves out of range easily. Seagull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seagull takes a body punch but keeps moving. Woleman tests Seagull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seagull ducks under a wild hook from Woleman. Seagull throws a hook but Woleman blocks it. Woleman thows a body shot but no joy. Seagull needs to keep his hands up - Woleman had a free shot at his head there. Woleman throws a low kick, looking for Seagull's leg but Seagull calmly moves out of range. Sevent Seagull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Woleman throws an off balance right hand
and Seagull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Seagull moves out of range as Woleman strikes. Woleman throws out a loose jab but Seagull uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woleman blocks a leg kick. Woleman misses the shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Woleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Woleman avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Seagull slips under a jab from Woleman. Woleman throws a hook to the side of Seagull's head but Seagull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Woleman. I think Seagull 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sevent Seagull! Sevent Seagull decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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pop
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