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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think David might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PRINCE RAMA - RAGHUPATI. Wolfe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Immortal Technique- Internally Bleeding. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 cm
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160 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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178 cm
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158 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry David! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Wolfe! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolfe's sensitive parts. David lands a nice shot that snaps Wolfe's head back.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab by Wolfe. Wolfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfe. David takes the fight into the clinch. Wolfe wants to break the clinch but can't.
David tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
Wolfe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wolfe prevents a body shot from David. Wolfe has David pressed against the cage, preventing David from circling away and getting back to striking at range. David struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolfe scores with an uppercut up the middle. David misses with some punches.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
David doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from David.
Wolfe blocks a body shot from David. A nice right hand lands inside from David. Wolfe is trying to push David away but David has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. David lands with a short head shot on the inside. David misses with a hook to the ribs.
David misses with a body punch.
David misses with a hook from the clinch. David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolfe throws a right and a left that both miss. David tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. David tries to clinch up but Wolfe circles away and keeps his distance. Wolfe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. David looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. David has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. David misses with a low kick. Wolfe misses with a wild body shot. David throws a body shot but no joy. David throws a half hearted mid kick. The crowd cheers as David lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolfe doesn't seem phased though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! David misses with an uppercut. David takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfe. David does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from David. Wolfe does a little dance to reset his feet. David lands a front kick. David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wolfe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David. Larry David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wolfe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. David throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely. David bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolfe's head backwards. Wolfe throws a leg kick and David counters with a nice kick to the body. Wolfe scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. David fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wolfe misses with a wild body shot. Wolfe misses with a right hand and David counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. David lands with a cross. Wolfe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down David rather than just go for the knockout. David scores with a kick to the midsection. Wolfe takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses. David takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by David. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Good shot there by David. David moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry David dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfe.
David fails with an attempt to clinch.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
David lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wolfe tries to land a body kick and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wolfe shoots in but no luck this time. Wolfe walks forward, straight into a front kick from David. Wolfe lands with a straight right. David didn't see that one coming. David delivers a nice body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. David digs a good hook to Wolfe's body.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. David buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
David jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Wolfe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolfe misses with a wild body shot. David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfe manages to avoid it. David throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfe moves out of range easily. David digs a good body shot into Wolfe's ribs. Wolfe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A jab from David finds it's way through Wolfe's defenses. Wolfe moves forwards but David connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. David tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wolfe checks a low kick from David. David moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a nice looking combination but David bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. David throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wolfe walks forward, straight into a front kick from David. 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! David misses with a body shot
letting Wolfe counter with a right hand. Wolfe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from David. Wolfe misses with a body kick. David takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wolfe digs a good hook to David's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolfe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
David misses with a head kick.
David works Wolfe's body with a nice hook. Wolfe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. David throws a body shot but no joy. Wolfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfe. David closes the distance and pushes Wolfe back into the cage. Wolfe has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment. David misses with a punch to the body.
David lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolfe or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolfe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with David's elbow. David lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. David tries to throw a body punch but Wolfe avoids it by throwing David back against the cage. Wolfe is trying to break free. Wolfe working aggressively here.
David misses with a body punch.
Wolfe throws a punch but it's blocked by David. Wolfe wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. David tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. David misses with a punch to the body.
David tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
David tries to throw a body punch but Wolfe avoids it by throwing David back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry David dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
David comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfe. David swings for the body but Wolfe moves out of range.
David looks for the body kick but Wolfe saw that one coming. David throws a low kick but Wolfe avoids it. David cracks the inside of Wolfe's front leg. David throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. David looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfe is just out of range. David lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfe off balance momentarily. Nice body kick from David. Wolfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wolfe throws a low kick but David avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. David showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands a nice leg kick that just misses David's sensitive parts. David tries to clinch up but Wolfe circles away and keeps his distance. An inside leg kick lands from David. Wolfe lands a slapping body shot.
David lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wolfe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and David counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolfe is rocked! David throws a body shot but no joy. Wolfe throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. David jabs Wolfe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wolfe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from David. David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wolfe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. David checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wolfe lands with a cross. Wolfe looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range. Larry David is winning the standup battle so far. David tried to score with a low kick but Wolfe checks it. David pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolfe is out of range and David settles back down. Ouch! a nice leg kick from David, right into the meat.
David has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. David avoiding damage as Wolfe throws knees to the body.
David lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards. A short left from Wolfe. Wolfe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. David misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from David.
David lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. David tries to throw a body punch but Wolfe avoids it by throwing David back against the cage. Wolfe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt David or not. A right hook to the body lands for David.
That's four minutes gone in the round. David misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. David lands a shoulder strike. David tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfe's elbow. David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
David blocks an elbow strike from Wolfe.
David misses with a hook to the ribs.
David misses with a body punch.
David misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
Larry David has scored more points in the clinch so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wolfe scores with a shoulder strike. David struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfe controls his hands.
Wolfe throws a punch but it's blocked by David. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry David clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wolfe gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch. Wolfe misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe has had enough of the clinch but David keeps him there for the moment. Wolfe goes for a takedown attempt but David pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wolfe avoids the body shot from David.
Wolfe connects with a body shot. A big left from David misses. Wolfe throws a left and a right that both miss
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolfe jabbing away but nothing is landing. David misses with a low kick as Wolfe jumps back. Wolfe avoids a kick to the body.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David throws a body punch but Wolfe moves out of range. Wolfe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolfe on the side of the head. Wolfe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wolfe misses with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Wolfe. Larry David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. David cracks Wolfe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. David punishes Wolfe's body with a nice straight punch. David bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolfe's head backwards. Wolfe throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a right hand to the body. David thows a body kick. Wolfe tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wolfe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. 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! David throws a solid leg kick but Wolfe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at David. David thumps Wolfe with a low kick. David lands a right hook to the body.
Wolfe throws a series of strikes that have David backpedaling.
Wolfe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from David. David stuns Wolfe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolfe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolfe throws a lazy uppercut
and David makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wolfe really felt that one! A looping hook to the body misses from David. Wolfe does a little dance to reset his feet. Wolfe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolfe avoids the body shot from David.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfe. The crowd cheers as David lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolfe doesn't seem phased though. David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfe can do to turn this around? Wolfe lands a body shot.
David throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
David misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. David throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can David finish him? A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfe. David does a little dance to reset his feet. David moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off. Nice defenses there by David. Jesse Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wolfe seems to have recovered his senses. Wolfe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wolfe moves forwards but David connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. David slips a jab from Wolfe. David tries a head kick but it misses.
David walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Larry David showed his dominance in that final round. Well David has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 40:36 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 40:36 Judge William Gold scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry David! Larry David made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Man I am so glad I was able to get the win tonight! That guy was one heck of a pain in the ass! Oi ! He took one heck of a whollop ! If I hadn't one this fight my manager was planning on giving me the axe, so it's good to know you all will be seeing me again! Bagles and locks on me at the deli'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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