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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 2079 p4p, 244 weight class) and Sir Anthony Buzzard (ranked 2186 p4p, 252 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
23 - 21 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Anthony Buzzard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzzard connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
Buzzard misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Buzzard tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buzzard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buzzard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buzzard but Buzzard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buzzard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buzzard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buzzard wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been hearing reports that Wilson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Buzzard.
Buzzard stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
Buzzard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Buzzard throws a nice head 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!
Buzzard tries to land a leg kick but Wilson saw it coming and moves away.
Wilson is looking for a counter combo.
Buzzard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buzzard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Buzzard.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Buzzard off balance momentarily.
Buzzard lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buzzard!
Buzzard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buzzard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Buzzard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Buzzard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilson back to the cage. Buzzard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buzzard.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Buzzard didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard jabs at Wilson's body.
Buzzard avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buzzard.
A swing and a miss from Buzzard.
Buzzard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson is looking to wear down Buzzard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buzzard.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Buzzard dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Buzzard cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buzzard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buzzard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Buzzard lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Buzzard.
Buzzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Buzzard rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Buzzard.
Buzzard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Buzzard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Buzzard.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buzzard moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson tries to circle away but Buzzard has him pinned against the cage.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
Buzzard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buzzard taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Buzzard.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buzzard lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Buzzard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buzzard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Buzzard has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
Buzzard is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Buzzard is retaining full guard.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilson won't allow Buzzard to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Wilson.
Buzzard fails to land with a series of punches.
Buzzard lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Buzzard misses the target.
Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buzzard swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Buzzard.
Buzzard tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Buzzard just manages to avoid it.
Buzzard darts in trying to clinch
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Buzzard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buzzard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buzzard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buzzard lands a jab.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Buzzard misses.
Buzzard misses with a double jab.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buzzard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buzzard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Buzzard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buzzard throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buzzard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Buzzard lands with an overhand left.
Wilson checks the leg kick.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Buzzard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buzzard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Buzzard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buzzard lands a jab to the nose.
Buzzard throws a nice head kick!
Buzzard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buzzard ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buzzard looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Buzzard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Buzzard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilson under the eye.
Buzzard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilson's hands.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buzzard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Buzzard is just out of range.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Buzzard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buzzard tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Buzzard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buzzard throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Buzzard lands a head shot.
Buzzard throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Wilson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buzzard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Buzzard swinging wildly here.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Buzzard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buzzard counters with a nice uppercut.
Buzzard connects with a solid leg kick.
Buzzard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buzzard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buzzard's guard.
Buzzard is looking to stand back up but Wilson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Buzzard.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Buzzard is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard is controlling Wilson's trapped leg to prevent Wilson from advancing to side control.
Buzzard pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Buzzard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Buzzard gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Buzzard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buzzard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buzzard throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wilson slips under a jab from Buzzard.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Buzzard's ribs.
Buzzard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Buzzard.
Buzzard lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buzzard. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Buzzard thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buzzard misses with the combination.
Buzzard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Buzzard off the cage and back into range.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buzzard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Buzzard blocks the low kick.
Buzzard tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Buzzard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Buzzard.
Buzzard slips a jab from Wilson.
Jab, jab by Buzzard - just one landing.
Buzzard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buzzard! But no joy.
Buzzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buzzard blocks the body kick.
Buzzard connects with a single shot there.
Buzzard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buzzard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Buzzard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buzzard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Buzzard.
Buzzard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buzzard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Buzzard avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buzzard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Anthony Buzzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Buzzard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard!
After the fight, Sir Anthony Buzzard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Slade Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect to my opponent. He was the better man tonight. Still, I think if I had another go at it I would beat him. Let's run it back.'.
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