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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Wildhauser (ranked 431 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Wid (ranked 924 p4p, 112 weight class). Wid is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: YNW Melly - Murder On My MInd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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166 cm
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150 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Wildhauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Wid!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wid checks a leg kick.
Wid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wid blocks a head kick by Wildhauser.
Wildhauser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank Wildhauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wildhauser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wid! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Wildhauser.
Wildhauser misses with a body shot.
Wildhauser throws a hook but Wid blocks it.
Wildhauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wildhauser misses with a body kick.
Wildhauser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wid moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wid missing with a left hand there. Wildhauser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wildhauser bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wildhauser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wid rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wildhauser's guard! Nice work there by Wid!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wildhauser is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildhauser drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wid manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wildhauser has Wid in his guard.
Wid postures up in Wildhauser's guard and throws a big left but Wildhauser blocks it.
Wid trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildhauser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wid lands a couple of digs.
Wildhauser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wildhauser controls Wid momentarily but Wid frees himself.
Wid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wildhauser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wildhauser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wildhauser is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wid has Wildhauser pulled in close to control his posture.
Wildhauser looking to pass the guard.
Wid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wildhauser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wildhauser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wid is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wid has escaped and now he's on top!
Wildhauser has his hands on Wid's head, controlling the position.
Wildhauser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wid manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wildhauser wants to control from the top but Wid keeps moving.
Wid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wildhauser is one step ahead there.
Wildhauser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wildhauser trying to control but Wid is working from the bottom.
Wid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wildhauser wants to pass the guard but Wid is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wildhauser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wildhauser trying to control but Wid is working from the bottom.
Wid has his foot on Wildhauser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wildhauser works his way back into a safe position though.
Wildhauser trying to control but Wid is working from the bottom.
Wildhauser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wid!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Wildhauser will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wildhauser swings for the body but Wid moves out of range.
Frank Wildhauser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wildhauser misses with a head kick.
Wid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wildhauser swinging wildly here.
Wid throws out a counter right but Wildhauser avoids it with no problem.
Wildhauser looks to score with a jab to the body but Wid is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wildhauser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wid sprawls well. Wid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wildhauser gets slowly back to his feet.
Wildhauser misses with a few strikes there.
Wildhauser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wildhauser.
Wildhauser misses with a head kick.
Wid has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wildhauser is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wildhauser scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wid can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wid manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wildhauser trying to control from half guard but Wid is working away.
Wid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wildhauser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wildhauser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wildhauser is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wildhauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Wid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wid is looking for a triangle but Wildhauser pushes his legs off easily.
Wid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wildhauser defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wildhauser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wid 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.
Wildhauser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wid can do to turn this around?
Wildhauser wants to control from the top but Wid keeps moving.
Wildhauser is really struggling to control Wid but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wid is trying to keep Wildhauser in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wildhauser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wid swivels and escapes.
Wildhauser throws a jab but it's blocked by Wid.
A punch combination from Wildhauser misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wid slips under a jab from Wildhauser.
Wid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wildhauser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wid manages to avoid it.
Wid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wildhauser.
Wid throws a lazy right hand but Wildhauser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wildhauser attempts a counter takedown but Wid avoids it well and moves away.
Wildhauser misses the jab.
Wildhauser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wildhauser throws a sloppy head kick and Wid moves out of range easily.
Wildhauser throws a sloppy head kick and Wid moves out of range easily.
Wid throws out a counter right but Wildhauser avoids it with no problem.
Wildhauser throws a head kick that misses.
Wid misses with an uppercut. Wildhauser saw that one coming.
Wildhauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Wid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser misses with a double jab
and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wildhauser moves away from the strike by Wid.
Wildhauser throws the left hand but Wid avoids the punch easily.
Wildhauser misses with a wild combination.
Wid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wildhauser looks to land a combination but Wid avoids it well.
Wildhauser tries to bum rush Wid with a series of wild strikes but Wid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wildhauser misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wildhauser misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wid.
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!
Wid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wid stays in close to Wildhauser's body and controls the position.
Wid throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wildhauser dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wid slips a straight right by Wildhauser.
Wildhauser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wid defends well and Wildhauser ends up having to push Wid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wid! But no joy.
Wildhauser throws a leg kick but Wid sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wildhauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Wid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wildhauser misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Wid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Wildhauser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wid staying out of range there.
Wid blocks a head kick by Wildhauser.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wid! But no joy.
Wildhauser misses with a leg kick
and Wildhauser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wildhauser seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Wildhauser.
Wid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wildhauser is out of range.
Wildhauser moves away from the strike by Wid.
Wildhauser misses with a combination
and Wid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wildhauser won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wid trying to control the action but Wildhauser is working from the bottom.
Wildhauser is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow.
Wid grinds an elbow into Wildhauser's temple.
Wildhauser is looking for a sweep.
Wildhauser wants to control but Wid postures up.
Wid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wid working the head and body with strikes.
Wid lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wildhauser is trying to get back to half guard.
Wildhauser is working hard here to advance position.
Wid working away.
Wid remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wildhauser gets back to half guard.
Wildhauser keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser tries to roll over but Wid keeps him under control.
Thomas Wid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wid trying to pass the guard but Wildhauser defending well.
Wildhauser is looking for a sweep. Wid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wildhauser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wildhauser wants to improve his position but Wid is controlling well.
Wid passes to side control.
Wildhauser wants to control but Wid postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wid cracks Wildhauser with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wildhauser taking a bit of punishment here - Wid scoring with strikes.
Wid lands a nice forearm strike.
Wildhauser struggling a bit here.
Wildhauser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wid off and has taken his back!
Wid trying to control but not successfully.
Wid rolls, trying to escape but Wildhauser keeps control of the position.
Wildhauser is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Wid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wildhauser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Frank Wildhauser!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Thomas Wid!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Frank Wildhauser!
Frank Wildhauser wins by split decision!
Frank Wildhauser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thomas Wid spoke after the fight, saying 'GOODBYE!!!'.
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FIGHT
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