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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deangelo Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonstom comes into the arena with Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit blaring out of the sound system. Flagg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What Its Like. Ivan Wonstom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Deangelo Flagg's chin.
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180 cm
34
167 lbs
24 - 9 - 1 |
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176 cm
32
158 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Wonstom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deangelo Flagg! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good leg kick by Flagg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flagg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonstom's sensitive parts. Wonstom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flagg ducks right into an uppercut from Wonstom. Flagg throws a push kick but Wonstom slaps the foot to one side. Flagg thuds a left hand into Wonstom's body. The fighters circle momentarily. Flagg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Wonstom. Flagg lands a head kick. Wonstom smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Flagg misses with an attempted mid kick.
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! Flagg throws a leg kick which misses Wonstom's front leg but catches the back leg as Wonstom tries to avoid it. Wonstom throws a sloppy head kick and Flagg moves out of range easily. Flagg misses with a looping right. Wonstom misses with an uppercut. Flagg saw that one coming. Wonstom tries to sprawl but Flagg drives through with a takedown into half guard. Flagg wants to work for an arm triangle but Wonstom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flagg is controlling the pace.
Wonstom wants to improve his position but Flagg is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flagg is looking to advance position but Wonstom won't allow it. Wonstom is trying to maintain the position but Flagg is very close to passing his half guard. Flagg scoring with strikes to the body and head. Flagg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Flagg thows a huge punch but Wonstom dodges it nicely.
Flagg wants to work for an arm triangle but Wonstom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Flagg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Wonstom wants to control but Flagg is keeping busy.
Wonstom is staying active underneath Flagg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Flagg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Flagg performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Flagg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flagg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Flagg trying to control the action but Wonstom is working from the bottom. Flagg is working for a submission of some sort.
Flagg is pressing down on Wonstom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wonstom is holding on for now. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flagg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wonstom. Wonstom is trying to maintain the position but Flagg is very close to passing his half guard. Flagg is nestled in close to Wonstom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flagg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wonstom defending well though. Flagg trying to control from half guard but Wonstom is working away. Flagg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wonstom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flagg. Flagg passes to full mount! Flagg landing strikes, looking to finish! Wonstom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Flagg is controlling Wonstom's posture. Wonstom wants to control from the top but Flagg keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Flagg working a defensive guard here.
Flagg has his foot on Wonstom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonstom works his way back into a safe position though. Wonstom stopping the sweep attempt from Flagg. Flagg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Flagg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Wonstom is adopting a defensive guard. Flagg controlling from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Flagg dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wonstom slips under a jab from Flagg. Flagg with a hook. Flagg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wonstom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wonstom throws out a loose jab but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it. Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
Wonstom throws a jab when Flagg was well out of range. Wonstom throws a series of punches but Flagg avoids them all with ease. Wonstom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wonstom checks a low kick from Flagg. Flagg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wonstom's calf. Wonstom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Flagg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wonstom. Flagg takes one to the chin there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wonstom fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Wonstom. Those never looked like landing. Wonstom misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Flagg misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flagg. A nice inside leg kick there by Flagg. That's going to slow Wonstom down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flagg lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Flagg. Flagg slips a straight right by Wonstom. Flagg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonstom. Wonstom looks to land a right hand but Flagg moved out of range. Flagg is looking for the big counter here. Wonstom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wonstom motions for Flagg to come forward. Wonstom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Flagg lands with a shot to the body. Deangelo Flagg seems to be getting the better of the standup. Flagg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Flagg scores with a punch to the head. Flagg slips a jab from Wonstom. Flagg tries to land a front kick but Wonstom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A left lands for Flagg. Wonstom lands a nice shot that snaps Flagg's head back.
Flagg misses with a body kick. Flagg has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wonstom misses with a hook. Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
Wonstom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flaggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wonstom misses with a low kick. Flagg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonstom's sensitive parts. Wonstom is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flagg with a nice cross. Flagg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonstom. Flagg lands a really nice looking cross but Wonstom seems unphased.
Flagg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Flagg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wonstom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wonstom takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses. Wonstom on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wonstom thows a left - swing and a miss! Flagg lands a jab. Flagg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Flagg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wonstom swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wonstom working a defensive guard here.
Flagg is pushing down on Wonstom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wonstom is fighting to maintain full guard but Flagg has managed to sneak the leg through. Wonstom wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flagg throwing shots but Wonstom is blocking nicely. Flagg seems to be working for a kimura but Wonstom defends the submission attempt. Wonstom tries to get to full guard but Flagg has control of the leg. Flagg slows the pace down in half guard. Wonstom is not content to let Flagg control the position. Deangelo Flagg has got the better of the ground game so far. Flagg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wonstom is refusing to be controlled, as Flagg sits in half guard. Wonstom manages to get to full guard.
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. Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonstom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wonstom trying to control the position.
Flagg stays in close to Wonstom's body and controls the position. Flagg with a nice head shot there. Flagg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Flagg tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonstom is retaining full guard. Flagg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deangelo Flagg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Flagg thows a left - swing and a miss! Flagg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wonstom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flagg scrambles back to his feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Wonstom slips the punch. Flagg lands a high kick!
Flagg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonstom's sensitive parts. Flagg thuds his right hand into Wonstom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Flagg throws a solid leg kick but Wonstom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flagg. Flagg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Flagg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Flagg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Flagg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonstom.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Flagg avoids them all with ease. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Flagg scores with a head kick. Wonstom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Sloppy strikes from Wonstom. Those never looked like landing. Flagg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Flagg lands a jab. Nice body punch from Flagg. Donk. Flagg catches Wonstom right on the button with a cross. Wonstom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flagg, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wonstom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flagg. Flagg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Some wild striking there from Wonstom.
Wonstom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wonstom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wonstom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg. A solid leg kick lands there for Flagg.
Wonstom works the jab nicely.
It looks like Deangelo Flagg has been cut. Flagg lands a leg kick that knocks Wonstom off balance momentarily. Wonstom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Flagg. Flagg motions for Wonstom to come forward. Flagg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wonstom lands with an overhand left.
Flagg is rocked! Flagg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wonstom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Flagg is still on wobbly legs! Can Wonstom finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Flagg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Flagg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wonstom is able to avoid easily. Wonstom moves out of range of the leg kick from Flagg. Flagg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Flagg seems to have recovered his senses. Wonstom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deangelo Flagg 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. Wonstom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Flagg misses with a low kick as Wonstom jumps back. Wonstom throws a right and a left that both miss. Flagg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Flagg is looking to chop away at Wonstom's legs. Wonstom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flagg. Flagg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonstom's sensitive parts. Flagg thumps Wonstom with a low kick. Wonstom connects with a right hand. Flagg shakes it off. Wonstom lands a big right hook! Flagg looks hurt but is still standing! Wonstom lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Flagg falls down and Wonstom dives in with a huge hammer fist! Flagg's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Wonstom runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Wonstom! Our winner, Ivan Wonstom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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