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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jeezy - Foul Play. Wade Wilson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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171 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson feints and then cracks Player's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Player down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Player tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Player moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson misses with a hook. Player ducked under it nicely.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Player.
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!
Wilson throws a head kick but Player moves out of range.
Wilson throws the left hand but Player avoids the punch easily.
Wilson lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.
Player uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Player.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Player avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson digs a good hook to Player's body.
Player lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Player walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wilson.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Player throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Player's waist but Player gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Player.
Player throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson throws a push kick but Player slaps the foot to one side.
Player dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Player lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Wilson lands with a nice body kick.
Player shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Player controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player has Wilson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wilson postures up in Player's guard and throws a big left but Player blocks it.
Player manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Player wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Player preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson is trying to keep Player in close.
Player scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Player working his ground and pound in the gym.
Wilson being controlled here, momentarily.
Player is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Player is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Player is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Player throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Player trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Player will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Player cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Player ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Player moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Player shrugs it off though.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Player has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Player's head.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Player counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Player.
Gary Player has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Player distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Player postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Player pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Player won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Player's guard.
Player looking for a sweep. Not yet Player, not yet.
Player pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
Player avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Player managing to control the position.
Player has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Player is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Player was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Player checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Player. Player obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Wilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Player.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Player decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson has control of Player's left arm, preventing Player from doing any damage.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Player throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Player stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Player.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Player postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Player slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson controlling Player's posture.
Player preventing the sweep.
Player is stalling in the full guard.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Player postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Player.
Player tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Player's guard.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Player has wrist control.
Player is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Player's brow.
Player is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Player saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Player finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Player or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson which made him look bad.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Player pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Player settles back down.
Player thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Player moves away and avoids it.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Player.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Player.
Player tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Player lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson thows a body kick. Player tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Player with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson throws a low kick but Player moves out of range easily.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Player.
Wade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson throws a jab when Player was well out of range.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Player counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilson seems keen to control Player's posture.
Player sitting in guard here, content to control.
Player throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson has control of Player's left arm, preventing Player from doing any damage.
Player won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Player with a nice head shot there.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
Player stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Player landing with the ground and pound.
Player scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Player trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Player looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Player trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Player's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Player won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Player loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Player with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Player lands a couple of elbows.
Player trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson trying to strike off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Player wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Player comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Player winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
Gary Player decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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