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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Vernon Wells (ranked 926 p4p, 142 weight class) and Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 3994 p4p, 461 weight class). Volkanovski has chosen 2pac - Hail Mary as his entrance music. Aleksandar Volkanovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vernon Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Wells moves out of range.
Wells swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski instigates a clinch.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wells.
Wells is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkanovski is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Wells misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wells creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wells misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkanovski's defenses.
Volkanovski misses with the head strike.
Wells lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Wells.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike.
Volkanovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wells.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wells throws an elbow but misses.
Wells gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkanovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wells is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Volkanovski working aggressively here.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Wells misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski lands a shot to the body.
Wells is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
Volkanovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Volkanovski tries to work over Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkanovski tries to throw a body punch but Wells avoids it by throwing Volkanovski back against the ropes.
Wells looking to slow down the pace here.
Wells pushes Volkanovski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wells takes a shot to the head.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wells lands an elbow just above Volkanovski 's eye.
Wells lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Volkanovski in his tracks for a moment.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkanovski pushes Wells back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wells as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wells misses with an elbow over the top.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Wells looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Wells.
Volkanovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Wells.
Wells lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Wells.
Volkanovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Volkanovski tries to work over Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wells lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
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!
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
Wells lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
A short right from Volkanovski.
A short uppercut from Wells.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanovski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wells.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Volkanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow.
Volkanovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wellss head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells lands with a short shot to the head.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike from Wells.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Wells dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wells looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Wells pushes him off.
Volkanovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wells, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wells lands a shoulder strike.
Wells slows down the pace here.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
Wells throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Wells scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanovski dodges an elbow strike from Wells.
Wells tries to work over Volkanovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wells blocks an uppercut.
Wells lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski working aggressively here.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
Volkanovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wells is keeping busy.
Wells blocking some punches.
Wells working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski struggles to land a body shot inside as Wells controls his hands.
Wells works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wells trying to stall but Volkanovski improves his position.
Wells prevents a body shot from Volkanovski.
Wells lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Wells.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
Wells lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
A short right from Wells on the inside.
Wells lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Wells lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vernon Wells has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells lands a shot to the body.
Wells is working Volkanovski over against the ropes.
Wells lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wells is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Wells.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Wells lands a right hand.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Volkanovski shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Wells.
Wells lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Wells.
Wells lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wells lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wells lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Wells.
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!
Wells working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Volkanovski fails to land.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wells.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands an elbow just above Volkanovski 's eye.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Volkanovski is rocked!
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkanovski is still on wobbly legs! Can Wells finish him?
Volkanovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wells lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski.
Wells lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkanovski tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells works on Volkanovski's body with a couple of short punches.
Wells lands an elbow just above Volkanovski 's eye.
Wells lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Wells to work.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Volkanovski in his tracks for a moment.
Wells cracks Volkanovski with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Volkanovski drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Volkanovski isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Wells struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Wells!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Vernon Wells!
Vernon Wells decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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