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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster has chosen Livin' On The Edge as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 cm
30
244 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
35
271 lbs
34 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Webster! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McWild swings widly with a right hand
and Webster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. McWild scores with a jab to the jaw. Webster gets caught napping as McWild dives in and scores a takedown. Webster manages to retain guard. McWild might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Webster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Webster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McWild is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Webster looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWild is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McWild trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom. McWild loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round. Webster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webster trying to keep a closed guard but McWild is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that McWild has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Webster keeping moving, preventing McWild from controlling successfully. Webster looking for a sweep. Not yet Webster, not yet. McWild missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McWild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Webster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Webster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McWild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWild's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Webster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. McWild trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McWild scoring with some ground and pound. McWild working some strikes from top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McWild is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Webster pulls McWild in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McWild working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Webster's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McWild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webster works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McWild connects with a couple of short punches. Webster has his foot on McWild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McWild works his way back into a safe position though. Webster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McWild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webster works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McWild. McWild preventing the sweep. McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Webster has wrist control. McWild trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McWild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McWild throws a big right hand that misses. Webster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Webster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McWild is aware though and is defending well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McWild with a flurry of punches that miss. McWild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webster works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Webster keeping moving, preventing McWild from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McWild throws a leg kick that is checked and Webster counters with a right hand to the body. A lazy left from McWild finds it's target. McWild misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webster thows a left - swing and a miss! McWild moves out of range as Webster throws a body kick.
McWild throws a body kick that misses and Webster makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McWild really felt that one! It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McWild here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. McWild dives in and grabs Webster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes down on McWild's head and hops out. McWild fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Webster sprawls well initially but McWild persists and gets the takedown into half guard. McWild is keen to just control but Webster is a slippery customer. McWild is nestled in close to Webster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McWild is stalling here. Webster is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McWild seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Webster has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. McWild can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Webster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. McWild is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Webster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. McWild gets back to full guard.
My spies in Sensei Sens's & co. Gym inform me that Webster has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Webster looking to sit in guard and control but McWild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. McWild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McWild controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Webster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Webster keeping moving, preventing McWild from controlling successfully. Jeffry McWild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McWild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webster works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McWild wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Webster wants to sweep here but McWild controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Webster is trying to keep McWild in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Webster takes a swing at McWild's ribcage but misses. Jeffry McWild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Webster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McWild fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice defenses there by McWild. Webster leaves McWild with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffry McWild. That's going to take a lot out of him. McWild ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McWild is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Webster tests McWild's chin there with a solid looking shot. Webster misses with an attempted mid kick.
McWild tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webster defends well and McWild ends up having to push Webster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Both guys are working to get underhooks. McWild takes an elbow to the forehead. McWild tries to throw a body punch but Webster avoids it by throwing McWild back against the cage. Webster tries to land knees in the clinch but McWild avoids the damage to the body. Webster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McWild tries to land knees in the clinch but Webster avoids the damage to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Webster misses with a knee strike.
McWild lands a body punch. McWild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Chris Webster has been cut. McWild tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webster just stands there and leans against the cage. McWild avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chris Webster's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from McWild misses. McWild takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McWild takes a swing at Webster's ribcage but misses. McWild throws a wild body kick that Webster sees coming a mile off. Webster looks to score with a jab to the body but McWild is just out of range. Webster blocks a head kick by McWild.
Webster throws an overhand right that lands on McWild's shoulder, as McWild tries to avoid the shot. Webster just misses with a punch to the body.
McWild tries for a takedown but Webster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A swing and a miss from McWild. McWild throws a right hand that misses
and Webster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. McWild avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Webster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McWild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McWild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A slapping body kick lands there for McWild. Webster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chris Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McWild scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McWild fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Webster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McWild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Webster sees it coming and avoids it easily. McWild cracks Webster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. McWild connects with a solid leg kick. McWild throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Webster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Webster connects with a right hand. McWild shakes it off. Webster throws a leg kick and McWild counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McWild. Webster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McWild working to try and regain half guard.
Webster thowing shots but they're missing. McWild is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McWild is working hard here to advance position. McWild tries to hold on but Webster postures up. McWild is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chris Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McWild is squirming around, avoiding Webster's attempts to control the action. McWild avoids a series of strikes thrown by Webster.
McWild wants to hold on but Webster pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McWild is working to get back to half guard.
McWild tries to hold on but Webster postures up. McWild is looking to get to half guard. Webster throws some wild stikes that McWild manages to avoid easily.
McWild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight! Jeffry McWild showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McWild, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffry McWild! In his post fight interview, Jeffry McWild started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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