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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Paciani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwao Wada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wada's choice of entrance music: Kickstart My Heart. This should be a great matchup!
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alessio Paciani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwao Wada!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paciani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wada looking to score a takedown here. Paciani is defending well but Wada drives through and ends up in Paciani's guard.
Wada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paciani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada throws a big right hand that misses.
Wada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paciani is trying to keep Wada in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada prevents Paciani from getting back to his feet.
Wada throwing strikes but missing.
Wada drops back looking for a leg! Paciani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paciani manages to kick Wada off! Wada jumps back into Paciani's guard.
Wada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wada wants to control from the top but Paciani keeps moving.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paciani is keeping the position for now.
Paciani seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wada drops back looking for a leg! Paciani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paciani manages to kick Wada off! Wada jumps back into Paciani's guard.
Wada tries to free his leg and advance position but Paciani is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wada drops back looking for a leg! Paciani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paciani manages to kick Wada off! Wada jumps back into Paciani's guard.
Paciani 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.
Wada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wada stops Paciani from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paciani as he jumps to the side.
Iwao Wada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paciani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paciani is just riding it out for now. Wada eventually gives up the hold.
Wada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paciani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paciani is looking for a sweep. Wada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paciani trying to control from the bottom.
Wada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paciani sees it coming and defends easily.
Wada trying to pass the guard but Paciani defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wada is trying to work for a kimura but Paciani is defending well.
Paciani trying to control here.
Wada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwao Wada 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.
Paciani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paciani avoids it really well and circles away.
Paciani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paciani was covering up waiting for the punch and Wada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paciani keeping moving, preventing Wada from controlling successfully.
Wada looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paciani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wada is one step ahead there.
Wada looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paciani is trying to control the position but Wada postures up.
Wada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paciani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paciani trying to keep a closed guard but Wada is proving a slippery customer.
Wada trying to control but Paciani is working from the bottom.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paciani is keeping the position for now.
Paciani is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Paciani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paciani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alessio Paciani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwao Wada.
Paciani gets underhooks to prevent Wada's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Paciani fails to land.
Paciani takes a shot to the head.
Paciani gets underhooks to prevent Wada's takedown attempt.
Wada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paciani after a bit of a struggle.
Wada has Paciani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paciani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paciani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paciani misses with a body punch.
Paciani is trying to force a seperation but Wada has the dominant position.
Wada has Paciani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paciani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paciani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wada wants to take the fight to the mat but Paciani manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paciani misses with a punch on the inside.
Paciani is trying to break the clinch but Wada has him pressed against the cage.
Wada has Paciani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paciani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paciani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wada backwards.
Wada swings wildly with an uppercut but Paciani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wada blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wada tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Wada.
Paciani is trying to break the clinch but Wada is controlling him.
Paciani is trying to push Wada away but Wada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paciani is defending well.
Wada wants a takedown.
Wada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paciani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paciani swings wildly with an uppercut but Wada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paciani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wada is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Paciani.
Wada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wada has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paciani is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wada goes for a double leg but Paciani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paciani continues to drive forward.
Wada tries to bum rush Paciani with a series of wild strikes but Paciani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Wada.
Paciani is looking for a counter combo.
Wada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paciani.
A punch combination from Paciani misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paciani counters with a one-two to the body.
Wada connects with a single shot there.
Wada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paciani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wada.
Paciani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wada shoots for a takedown but Paciani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wada shoots in for a double leg but Paciani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paciani misses with a wild combination.
Wada shoots for a double leg takedown but Paciani sprawls well. He's pushed Wada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paciani connects with a nice looking jab.
Wada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paciani throws a right hand that Wada ducks under and follows up with a left that Wada also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Paciani dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Paciani misses with a wild combination.
Alessio Paciani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paciani leaves Wada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paciani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paciani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wada tries for a takedown but Paciani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alessio Paciani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwao Wada.
Wada avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paciani defending well as Wada loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Wada does no damage.
Wada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paciani's waist but Paciani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wada off to one side.
Wada throws an overhand right that lands on Paciani's shoulder, as Paciani tries to avoid the shot.
Paciani clinches up with Wada and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paciani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paciani tries a body shot but Wada blocks it.
Paciani looking to slow down the pace here.
Paciani looking to stall.
Paciani throws a punch but it's blocked by Wada.
Paciani has a couple of punches blocked by Wada.
Wada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paciani gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wada lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paciani defends it well.
Wada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paciani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paciani trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paciani is trying to maintain the position but Wada is very close to passing his half guard.
Wada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paciani defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wada seems to be looking for submissions.
Paciani is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paciani wants to get back to full guard.
Wada is working for a submission of some sort.
Paciani is trying to maintain the position but Wada is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paciani wants to improve his position but Wada is controlling well.
Wada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paciani is just riding it out for now. Wada eventually gives up the hold.
Paciani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paciani trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwao Wada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wada has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwao Wada!
Iwao Wada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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RATING
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