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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curly Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. Willy Wonka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
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164 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curly Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a solid leg kick but Wonka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Howard.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonka blocks a head kick by Howard.
Wonka shoots in and bounces Howard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wonka controls the pace.
Wonka advances to half guard.
Wonka is nestled in close to Howard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Wonka has control of the leg.
Wonka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wonka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonka content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka works his way into side control.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonka on the ground.
Wonka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howard parries the strikes from Wonka easily there. Wonka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Howard to escape.
Howard stops Wonka from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wonka thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.
Wonka wants to work for an arm triangle but Howard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wonka.
Howard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonka is working away from the top position though.
Wonka not doing much here.
Howard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howard tries to get out of the position.
Howard trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Wonka has control of the leg.
Wonka is looking to advance position but Howard won't allow it.
Howard gets back to full guard.
Wonka postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Wonka trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Wonka won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Wonka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wonka looking to pass the guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willy Wonka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wonka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wonka is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka 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.
Howard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Wonka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wonka shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Wonka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howard.
Wonka throws a right hand that misses
and Howard counters with an outside leg kick.
Wonka moves out of range of the leg kick from Howard.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Wonka moves out of range easily.
Wonka moves into the clinch.
Howard is pressed up against the cage. Wonka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howard down to the mat. Howard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard lands a lovely overhand right.
Wonka swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Wonka closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
Wonka dodges an elbow strike from Howard.
A short left from Wonka.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Howard just leaning against Wonka, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Howard.
Wonka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wonka trying to control the position but Howard is working away.
Howard tries to buck Wonka off but Wonka is having none of it.
Howard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wonka staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard struggling a bit here.
Wonka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonka is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Howard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wonka but great work by Howard.
Wonka being controlled for a moment.
Wonka wants to control but Howard postures up.
Wonka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wonka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wonka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Howard.
Howard wants to control but Wonka is keeping him busy.
Wonka is trying to control Howard's posture but Howard avoids it.
Howard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wonka's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard working away.
Wonka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
Howard wants to take a breather but Wonka is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy left from Wonka finds it's target.
Wonka connects with a right hand. Howard shakes it off.
Wonka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howard sprawls well initially but Wonka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wonka is looking to advance position but Howard won't allow it.
Wonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
Howard is trying to control but can't.
Howard is defending against the submission attempts here by Wonka.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Wonka sits in half guard.
Wonka is thwarting Howard's attempts to control the position.
Wonka prevents Howard from improving his position.
Wonka wants to pass to mount but Howard is defending the position.
Wonka wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wonka.
Howard slips a jab from Wonka.
Wonka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wonka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wonka.
Wonka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Curly Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wonka.
Howard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Wonka as he connects with a hook.
Wonka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wonka wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howard.
Wonka cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonka wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howard is looking to score with low kicks.
Wonka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curly Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wonka checks a leg kick.
Wonka tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Willy Wonka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard connects with a leg kick. Wonka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wonka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wonka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wonka misses with an uppercut. Howard saw that one coming.
Wonka lands a jab.
Howard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wonka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howard scrambles back to his feet.
Howard throws a leg kick but Wonka checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a hook but Wonka avoids it easily.
Howard throws a leg kick that misses.
Howard staying out of range there.
Wonka scores with a punch to the head.
Wonka checks a leg kick.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard throws a head kick but Wonka moves out of range.
Wonka shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Howard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curly Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wonka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wonka 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!
Post fight, an emotional Willy Wonka said 'This stooge will be remembered as the man who's broken body heralded the coming of The Candy Man! I will sweep through the lightweight ranks like a sugar rush through a child's body on Halloween!'.
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energy
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