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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo comes into the arena with Smoke Serpent "Jui-Jitsu" blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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176 cm
36
193 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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185 cm
35
195 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Domingo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Domingo throws a hook but Wilkins blocks it. Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkins misses the shot to the body. Wilkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domingo manages to avoid it. Wilkins lands with a cross. Domingo thumps Wilkins with a low kick. Wilkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Domingo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Wilkins wants to control but Domingo is keeping him busy. Domingo can't do much from the bottom here. Domingo keeping his opponent close. We've been hearing good reports from Domingo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. You can see the frustration on Domingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilkins grinds an elbow into Domingo's temple. Domingo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Domingo wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wilkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Domingo trying to control but Wilkins postures up.
Domingo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Domingo is not content to let Wilkins control the position. Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Domingo tries to roll over but Wilkins keeps him under control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Domingo defending well though. Wilkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Wilkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Domingo's head. Wilkins stalling away here and it's allowed Domingo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Domingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wilkins slips nicely into half guard. Wilkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Domingo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Domingo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Domingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilkins has managed to get both his arms back between Domingo's legs - danger averted. Domingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Domingo is trying to control the position but Wilkins postures up. Domingo working for a triangle but Wilkins defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wilkins with a nice head shot there. Wilkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Domingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Domingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkins defends well. Wilkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wilkins postures up in Domingo's guard and throws a big left but Domingo blocks it. Wilkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilkins lands with a straight right. Domingo didn't see that one coming. Wilkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Domingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wilkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilkins, as that shot connected.
Domingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wilkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkins. Wilkins with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wilkins blocks a head kick by Domingo.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilkins slips under a jab from Domingo. Domingo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Domingo showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Domingo throwing shots but Wilkins is blocking nicely. Domingo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilkins defends it well. Domingo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Domingo trying to control from Wilkins's half guard. Wilkins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Domingo trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom. Domingo throws a big right hand that misses. Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wilkins is trying to hold Domingo in close to prevent damage but Domingo has managed to pass into half guard.
Domingo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Domingo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wilkins reverses the position - he's now on top in Domingo's guard. Domingo looking to control.
Wilkins lands a couple of elbows. Wilkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Andy Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far. Wilkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Domingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Domingo wants to sweep but no luck. Wilkins advances position into side control! Wilkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Domingo can't do much from the bottom here. Wilkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Domingo tries to improve position but can't. The strikes coming from Wilkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Domingo is not content to let Wilkins control the position. Wilkins is working Domingo over with some ground and pound from side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wilkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Domingo some visible discomfort.
Wilkins lands a nice forearm strike. Wilkins is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Domingo misses with a body kick. Wilkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Wilkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Domingo.
Domingo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wilkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Wilkins checks it. Domingo misses with a body shot
so Wilkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Domingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wilkins slips nicely into half guard. Wilkins looks to land a strike but Domingo avoids it nicely and regains full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Domingo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wilkins trying to control but Domingo is working from the bottom. Domingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Domingo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilkins has Domingo in his guard. Wilkins has his foot on Domingo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Domingo works his way back into a safe position though. Domingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Domingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Domingo postures up in Wilkins's guard and throws a big left but Wilkins blocks it. Wilkins looking to control.
Lance Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Domingo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilkins is looking to sweep but instead, Domingo has passed into half guard.
Domingo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilkins's head. Domingo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilkins's head. Wilkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Domingo pulls his head out easily. Domingo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Domingo misses with a head shot. Wilkins uses the momentum to regain guard. Wilkins trying to keep a closed guard but Domingo is proving a slippery customer.
Domingo postures up in Wilkins's guard and throws a big left but Wilkins blocks it. Domingo won't allow Wilkins to sweep him here. Wilkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Domingo working to try and regain half guard.
Andy Wilkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilkins lands a heavy elbow. Domingo wants to control but Wilkins is having none of it. Wilkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Domingo is trying to escape the mount.
Wilkins lands a heavy elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Domingo taking shots to the head.
Domingo is rocked! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wilkins unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Domingo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Wilkins celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Wilkins! After winning the bout, Andy Wilkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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
87% |
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