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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Wagner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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179 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Valencia!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valencia dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Valencia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valencia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagner is defending well.
Valencia has Wagner pressed against the cage, preventing Wagner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valencia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Wagner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kurt Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Valencia.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Valencia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wagner lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jonas Valencia has been cut.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Valencia's ribs.
Wagner jabs at Valencia's body.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Wagner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valencia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valencia.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner lands a jab.
Wagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valencia circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valencia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valencia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurt Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valencia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wagner was covering up waiting for the punch and Valencia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wagner wants to stand up but Valencia is controlling him.
Valencia passes Wagner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valencia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Valencia is looking to advance position but Wagner won't allow it.
Wagner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valencia stands up and beckons Wagner to join him on the feet.
Wagner leaves Valencia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wagner leaves Valencia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wagner throws a series of punches but Valencia moves out of range.
Valencia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valencia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valencia.
Valencia is looking to advance position but Wagner won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valencia is working for a kimura but Wagner is defending it quite comfortably.
Valencia wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Valencia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wagner is trying to get back to full guard.
Valencia is looking to advance position but Wagner won't allow it.
Valencia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valencia uses his free foot to push down on Wagner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wagner.
Wagner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Valencia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Wagner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonas Valencia's cut.
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.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valencia is defended easily by Wagner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valencia pushes Wagner up against the cage in a clinch.
Wagner tries to land a knee to the head but Valencia blocks with his arms.
Valencia fails to pull guard.
Valencia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kurt Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Valencia.
Valencia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Valencia decides to stand back up. Valencia steps back and let's Wagner get back to his feet.
Kurt Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagner connects with a right hand. Valencia shakes it off.
Valencia shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valencia moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia wants to slow Wagner down by chopping away at his legs.
Valencia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valencia works his way into full mount!
Wagner tries to reverse the position but Valencia maintains control.
Valencia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wagner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wagner is bucking up trying to escape but Valencia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wagner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is bucking up trying to escape but Valencia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Valencia looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valencia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Valencia wants to control the action but instead Wagner gets a body lock and reverses into Valencia's guard! Nice work!
Valencia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valencia is trying to keep Wagner in close.
Valencia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Valencia keeps trying to improve his position.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
Valencia has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.
Jonas Valencia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wagner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wagner gets to his feet. Valencia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Valencia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Valencia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valencia showed some decent athleticism there.
Valencia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valencia wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Valencia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonas Valencia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Valencia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wagner's waist but Wagner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valencia off to one side.
Valencia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Valencia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valencia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valencia somewhat.
Wagner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wagner wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurt Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Valencia.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wagner throws a series of strikes that have Valencia backpedaling.
Wagner lands a nice hook to Valencia's body. Valencia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wagner is looking to wear down Valencia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Valencia avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valencia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Wagner connects with a body shot that sends Valencia's belly button to the back.
Valencia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a right and a left that Valencia avoids nicely.
Valencia shoots in and gets a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Wagner wants to stand but Valencia is controlling the position.
Valencia wants to pass the guard but Wagner is keeping the position.
Valencia advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valencia decides to stand back up. Valencia steps back and let's Wagner get back to his feet.
Wagner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valencia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Valencia looking to pass the guard.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Valencia from controlling successfully.
Valencia advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valencia trying to pass the guard but Wagner defending well.
Wagner tries to kick Valencia off but Valencia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valencia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wagner sees it coming and defends easily.
Wagner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wagner is refusing to be controlled, as Valencia sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wagner lands with a nice combination. Valencia backs away looking to recover.
Kurt Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Wagner connects with a right hand. Valencia shakes it off.
Valencia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner tries to clinch but Valencia is having none of it.
Valencia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagner tries to bum rush Valencia with a series of wild strikes but Valencia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valencia closes the distance and clinches up with Wagner, looking for a takedown. Valencia pushes Wagner against the cage but Wagner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wagner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valencia backs up against the cage.
Valencia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valencia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wagner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Wagner!
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