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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lugg (ranked 2940 p4p, 326 weight class) and Frank Wildhauser (ranked 518 p4p, 64 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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167 lbs
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156 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Lugg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Wildhauser!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wildhauser to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lugg wants to sweep here but Wildhauser controlling him for the moment.
Wildhauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wildhauser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildhauser preventing the sweep.
Wildhauser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wildhauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildhauser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wildhauser stopping the sweep attempt from Lugg.
Wildhauser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wildhauser forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildhauser is pressing down on Lugg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lugg is holding on for now.
Wildhauser slows the pace down in half guard.
Wildhauser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lugg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wildhauser wants to pass the guard but Lugg is keeping the position.
Wildhauser controlling from the top position.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Lugg pulls Wildhauser in close to his closed guard and prevents Wildhauser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wildhauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lugg is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Fit-Out inform me that Wildhauser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wildhauser pushing down on Lugg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lugg is defending against the submission attempts here by Wildhauser.
Lugg is defending against the submission attempts here by Wildhauser.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wildhauser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wildhauser wants to take a breather but Lugg is having none of it.
Wildhauser wants to pass to mount but Lugg is defending the position.
Wildhauser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lugg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wildhauser controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wildhauser is working for a kimura but Lugg is defending it quite comfortably.
Lugg has his hands clasped together around Wildhauser's back. He's all about the action.
Wildhauser is trying to work for a kimura but Lugg is defending well.
Wildhauser is keen to just control but Lugg is a slippery customer.
Wildhauser is looking for a kimura but Lugg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wildhauser to get the leverage.
Wildhauser is thwarting Lugg's attempts to control the position.
Wildhauser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wildhauser trying to pass the guard but Lugg defending well.
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.
Lugg tries to get to full guard but Wildhauser has control of the leg.
Wildhauser looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wildhauser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugg is just riding it out for now. Wildhauser eventually gives up the hold.
Lugg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildhauser tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugg is retaining full guard.
Lugg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wildhauser dominated that round.
That's time! Lugg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wildhauser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lugg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wildhauser pinned against the cage. Wildhauser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wildhauser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lugg.
Lugg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wildhauser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wildhauser wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Wildhauser as Lugg shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lugg or perhaps it was just good defense by Wildhauser, which made it look bad.
Lugg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wildhauser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wildhauser stuffs the takedown.
Lugg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wildhauser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lugg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wildhauser is trying to defend but Lugg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wildhauser is pressing down on Lugg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wildhauser pulls Lugg in to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugg wants to pass the guard but Wildhauser is keeping the position.
Wildhauser pulls Lugg in close to prevent any damage.
Wildhauser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lugg is one step ahead there.
Wildhauser has Lugg pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Wildhauser has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wildhauser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lugg's guard.
Lugg being controlled here, momentarily.
Lugg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wildhauser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lugg is trying to keep Wildhauser in close.
Wildhauser looking to pass the guard.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Wildhauser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lugg looking for a sweep. Not yet Lugg, not yet.
Wildhauser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wildhauser trying to control but Lugg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugg controlling the position.
Lugg controls Wildhauser momentarily but Wildhauser frees himself.
Lugg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wildhauser manages to get himself to full guard.
Lugg wants to pass the guard but Wildhauser is keeping the position.
Lugg preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildhauser is adopting a defensive guard.
Lugg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wildhauser won't allow Lugg to pass to mount.
Lugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Wildhauser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wildhauser keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wildhauser moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugg is fighting to break Wildhauser's control of his arms but Wildhauser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lugg won't allow Wildhauser to sweep him here.
Lugg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lugg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wildhauser has his hands on Lugg's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank Wildhauser has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Wildhauser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wildhauser throws a series of punches but Lugg avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Lugg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lugg shoots in for a takedown but Wildhauser shows good takedown defense.
Lugg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wildhauser defends it nicely.
A big left from Wildhauser misses.
Lugg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wildhauser's waist but Wildhauser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lugg off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wildhauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wildhauser scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lugg wants to control but Wildhauser is keeping busy.
Wildhauser performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wildhauser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wildhauser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugg can't escape the position.
Lugg tries to lock up and control but Wildhauser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wildhauser fails to move to back control.
Lugg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lugg is squirming around, avoiding Wildhauser's attempts to control the action.
Wildhauser looking to secure an arm triangle but Lugg defends it well.
Lugg tries to lock up and control but Wildhauser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wildhauser looking for a guillotine from mount but Lugg is having none of it.
Wildhauser is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lugg is surviving well by controlling Wildhauser's body position as best he can.
Wildhauser controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser looking for a guillotine from mount but Lugg is having none of it.
Wildhauser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lugg wants to control but Wildhauser is having none of it.
Lugg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wildhauser pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lugg tries to hold on but Wildhauser postures up.
Lugg gets back to half guard.
Wildhauser wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Wildhauser seems to be looking for submissions.
Wildhauser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugg is just riding it out for now. Wildhauser eventually gives up the hold.
Lugg works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser looking to pass the guard.
Lugg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wildhauser manages to get himself to full guard.
Lugg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wildhauser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lugg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wildhauser manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lugg's best efforts.
Wildhauser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wildhauser looking for a sweep. Not yet Wildhauser, not yet.
Wildhauser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lugg manages to get himself to full guard.
Wildhauser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wildhauser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lugg trying to keep a closed guard but Wildhauser is proving a slippery customer.
Frank Wildhauser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wildhauser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joe Lugg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lugg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wildhauser sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Wildhauser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lugg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Wildhauser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wildhauser has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Wildhauser!
Frank Wildhauser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
RATING
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