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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paha Hemmo (ranked 3368 p4p, 342 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 3546 p4p, 357 weight class). Timothy Wilkinson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paha Hemmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hemmo.
Wilkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkinson is fending him off so far but Hemmo persists. Nope, Wilkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson lands a head shot.
Wilkinson cracks a nice hook into Hemmo's ribs.
Hemmo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hemmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Hemmo avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson lands a jab to the head.
Wilkinson's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilkinson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilkinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Hemmo is avoiding it.
Wilkinson works Hemmo's body with a nice hook.
Wilkinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hemmo.
Wilkinson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hemmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkinson rushes Hemmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Wilkinson tries to work over Hemmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hemmo blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hemmo is working for takedown but Wilkinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Hemmo's head.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it.
Hemmo prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson stalling.
Hemmo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hemmo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkinson is defending well.
Hemmo blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Wilkinson.
Hemmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Wilkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hemmos head.
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!
Wilkinson working hard to break the clinch.
Hemmo avoiding damage as Wilkinson throws knees to the body.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkinson prevents it.
A short right from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hemmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Hemmo is avoiding it.
Wilkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Hemmo.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Hemmo's takedown attempt.
Hemmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson stops a takedown attempt from Hemmo.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hemmo looking for a takedown.
Wilkinson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hemmo controls his hands.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.
Wilkinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Timothy Wilkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hemmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilkinson pushes Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hemmos head.
Hemmo tries for a takedown but Wilkinson manages to get underhooks.
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkinson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hemmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilkinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hemmo rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilkinson thuds his right hand into Hemmo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is leaning against Hemmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hemmo blocks the elbow strike.
Wilkinson lands a right hand.
Hemmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hemmo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Hemmo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilkinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking to chop away at Hemmo's legs.
Hemmo fails with the takedown.
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hemmo, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkinson moves into range and clinches up with Hemmo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hemmo blocks it.
Wilkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hemmo uses from the top position.
Wilkinson is pulling down on Hemmo's head. It's preventing any offense from Hemmo, at least for the moment.
Wilkinson is looking to stand up but Hemmo isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilkinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson is working Hemmo over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hemmo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paha Hemmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkinson lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilkinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hemmo's brow.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hemmo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wilkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hemmo goes for a takedown attempt but Wilkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilkinson has Hemmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Paha Hemmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson stalls.
Hemmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkinson is defending well.
Wilkinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hemmo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hemmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilkinson drives through and clinches with Hemmo against the cage.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Hemmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkinson prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hemmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown.
Wilkinson lands a body shot.
Hemmo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hemmo wants a takedown.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hemmo backwards.
Hemmo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hemmo goes for a takedown attempt but Wilkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hemmo's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Wilkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkinson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Wilkinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Timothy Wilkinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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