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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilder has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 cm
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279 lbs
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196 cm
24
257 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathaniel Hancock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Wilder! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilder pushes Hancock up against the cage in a clinch. Wilder wants to get back to striking at distance but Hancock won't allow it.
Wilder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hancock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilder to the mat. Wilder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Hancock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hancock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hancock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hancock distracts Wilder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hancock stands up over Wilder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wilder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Wilder looks winded! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hancock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hancock throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely. Hancock throws a big right hand that misses. Hancock really is a fat lump. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hancock won't allow Wilder to get back to his feet. Hancock stands up from Wilder's guard - Hancock perhaps looking for a knockout. Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hancock, right into the meat.
Hancock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Hancock working Wilder over with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Wilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hancock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hancock stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wilder to get to his feet. Hancock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Hancock on that attempt. Hancock moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilder is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hancock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilder to the mat. Wilder regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. 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! Hancock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilder's head. Hancock cracks Wilder with a solid left hand. Hancock working some strikes from top position. Hancock stops Wilder from standing up. Hancock postures up and lands a big shot to Wilder's brow. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hancock's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hancock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hancock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hancock gets to his feet. Wilder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hancock.
Wilder blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hancock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilder did well to prevent Hancock getting side control. Hancock is trying to work for a kimura but Wilder is defending well.
Wilder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hancock scores with a couple of nice shots. Wilder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hancock scores with a couple of nice shots. Hancock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hancock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hancock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hancock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hancock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hancock drops an elbow to the side of Wilder's head. Wilder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hancock scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Nice strikes from Hancock there. Wilder taking some punishment here, with Hancock in his half guard. Hancock working the head and body with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hancock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilder taking some punishment here, with Hancock in his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Hancock dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hancock misses with a wild combination.
Hancock shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Hancock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilder enables Hancock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Hancock gets to his feet. Wilder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hancock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hancock slowing the pace effectively. Hancock pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hancock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wilder stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hancock has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Wilder manages to get his head free but now Hancock has transitioned to an armbar! Wilder grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hancock! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathaniel Hancock!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
49% |
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