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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Idowu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idowu comes to the cage accompanied by My name is Prince. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Idowu.
Wilder cracks Idowu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Idowu misses with a wild body shot.
Idowu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Wilder has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Idowu looks for a takedown but Wilder sprawls well.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Idowu throws a big counter combination but Wilder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Idowu throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Idowu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Idowu lunges at Wilder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilder's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu shoots in for a double leg but Wilder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Idowu steps away.
Wilder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Idowu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idowu's knee momentarily.
Idowu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Idowu throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Idowu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Idowu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu dives in and scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.
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!
Idowu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idowu preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Idowu, into his guard.
Wilder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idowu is keeping the position for now.
Idowu working for a triangle but Wilder defends it easily.
Idowu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu looking for a guillotine here but Wilder defends easily.
Wilder trying to control but Idowu is working from the bottom.
Wilder passes Idowu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilder wants to pass to mount but Idowu is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilder gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Idowu shoots in but Wilder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Idowu misses with a jab to the body
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder throws a head kick but Idowu moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Wilder with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idowu doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Idowu scores with a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Wilder is working an open guard so Idowu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Prince Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu misses with a right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Idowu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Idowu scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Idowu tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Idowu misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a nice body kick.
Wilder lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder lands an overhand right.
Idowu throws a combination. Wilder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Idowu misses its intended target.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid body kick from Wilder.
Idowu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilder.
Idowu fails to land the takedown.
Idowu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idowu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilder scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Idowu's front leg but catches the back leg as Idowu tries to avoid it.
Wilder defending well as Idowu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Idowu.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Idowu should have avoided that one.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
Idowu misses with a double jab.
Idowu thuds his right hand into Wilder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Idowu. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Idowu does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu looks for a takedown but Wilder sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilder tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prince Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idowu darts in looking for a takedown but Wilder gets double underhooks and turns Idowu into the cage.
Idowu needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
Idowu tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilder lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Idowu is rocked!
Idowu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Idowu with a body shot.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idowu throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wilder stuffs the takedown attempt from Idowu. Idowu gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Idowu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Idowu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wilder! Idowu is out on his feet! Wilder rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Idowu is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Idowu is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!
Prince Idowu was interviewed post fight and said 'Not good.. fuckin' clinches.'.
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