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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harlan Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warren as he jumps to the side.
Warren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Warren leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warren did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Wilson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is trying to control but can't.
Warren tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilson controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wilson.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense.
Harlan Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Wilson.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Warren working a defensive guard here.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson postures up in Warren's guard and throws a big left but Warren blocks it.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson is working Warren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warren controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Warren sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Warren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warren closes the distance and clinches.
Warren is pressed up against the cage. Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warren down to the mat. Warren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Warren.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Warren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warren as he avoids it easily.
Warren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilson.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Warren tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Wilson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Warren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Warren manages to break the clinch.
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warren is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Warren wants to sweep but no luck.
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warren manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chris Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren 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 stays in close to Warren's body and controls the position.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren keeps Wilson under control for a moment.
Warren is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warren is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson slows the pace down.
Wilson lands an elbow.
Wilson controls the position.
Warren gets back to half guard.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Warren won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Warren trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warren's guard.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warren closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Warren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Warren sprawls well.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Warren sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warren is looking to counter with head kicks.
Harlan Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Wilson.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Warren tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilson in particular looking to stall.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Warren is defending well.
Wilson not doing much here.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warren counters by moving into the clinch.
Harlan Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Wilson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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