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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Wilson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Vasilev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Vasilev.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasilev after a bit of a struggle.
Vasilev wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Vasilev is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasilev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wilson regains guard immediately.
Vasilev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vasilev throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasilev's guard. Nice move by Wilson!
Vasilev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Vasilev keeps moving.
Vasilev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson is fighting to break Vasilev's control of his arms but Vasilev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two 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.
Vasilev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilev moves out of range easily.
Ivan Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson looks winded!
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Vasilev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasilev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vasilev stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Vasilev looking to pass the guard.
Vasilev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasilev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasilev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson keeping full guard, as Vasilev tries to pass.
Vasilev with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Wilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vasilev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasilev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Vasilev's takedown attempt.
Vasilev keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Vasilev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasilev jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Vasilev around his waist. Vasilev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Vasilev controlling the position.
Wilson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Vasilev circles away easily
and Vasilev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vasilev is looking for a takedown.
Vasilev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Vasilev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Vasilev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vasilev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Vasilev.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasilev gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Vasilev manages to pull guard.
Vasilev seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
Vasilev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vasilev continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Vasilev.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Vasilev against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasilev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vasilev holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasilev 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasilev pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasilev wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson trying to control but Vasilev is working from the bottom.
Vasilev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasilev tries to get out of the position.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasilev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasilev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Vasilev avoids it.
Vasilev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Vasilev against the cage.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.
Vasilev tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Vasilev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivan Vasilev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 misses with a takedown attempt
and Vasilev counters by clinching up.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson wants to break free but Vasilev has control.
Vasilev jumps guard.
Vasilev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasilev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasilev throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasilev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Vasilev controlling him for the moment.
Vasilev wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivan Vasilev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Wilson wants to stand but Vasilev is controlling the position.
Vasilev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Vasilev throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ethan Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Ivan Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Wilson.
Vasilev goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson pushes Vasilev up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ethan 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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RATING
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