Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Wilder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doo misses with a looping right.
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilder, right into the meat.
Doo misses with a body kick.
Wilder misses with a hook. Doo ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Doo forces Wilder back against the ropes and clinches.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Doo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doo misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doo misses with the head strike.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Doo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Wilder is trying to stall.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doo backwards.
Doo tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Doo back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
Wilder digs a right hand underneath Doo's ribcage. Doo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Doo breaks from the clinch.
Wilder throws a hook but Doo blocks it.
Doo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Doo does a little dance to reset his feet.
AJ Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wilder drives through and clinches with Doo against the ropes. #BC2#
Doo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder slips under a jab from Doo.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Doo wants to clinch
and Wilder counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Doo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Doo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doo slips under a jab from Wilder.
Doo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder throws a big counter combination but Doo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Doo closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the ropes.
Doo wants to break free but Wilder has control.
Wilder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doo's efforts to push away.
Doo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilder trying to stall but Doo improves his position.
Wilder stalling against the ropes.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Doo. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Doo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilder looking to stall.
A short right from Doo on the inside.
Doo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Doo can turn it around.
Doo throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doo has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Doo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Doo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder is looking to control Doo's arms but Doo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilder has his back to the ropes.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Doo misses with some punches. #T4#
Wilder misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Doo.
Doo has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doo tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Doo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doo drops his hands momentarily and Wilder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doo tries to clinch up.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doo darts in trying to clinch
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doo manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Wilder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Doo closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the ropes.
Wilder taking a breather.
Doo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder is trying to break free.#BC2#
Doo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doo throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wilder here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doo manages to avoid it.
Wilder throws a right and a left that Doo avoids nicely.
Doo throws a counter combo.
Wilder misses with a shot to the body
and Doo counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target. #T1##CL2#
Doo moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Doo.
Wilder is looking to control Doo's arms but Doo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilder has his back to the ropes.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Doo fails to land.
Doo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Doo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Doo's head. #BC2#
Doo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Doo moves into range and clinches up with Wilder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Doo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilder counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilder looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doo tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilder circles away.
Doo moves out of range of the body kick.
Doo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doo swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Wilder throws a body punch but Doo moves out of range.
Doo misses with the combination.
Doo tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Doo keeps it at a distance.
Doo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Doo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Doo gets a clinch.
Doo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T4#
Doo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Doo controls his hands.
Doo Doo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doo throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doo.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Doo.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Doo avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the ropes.
Wilder looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doo misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder tries to clinch but Doo moves out of range.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Doo darts in and clinches Wilder up against the ropes.
Doo has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that AJ Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doo tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doo.
Wilder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilder cracks Doo with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Wilder tries to keep at a distance but Doo has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doo has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doo.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doo lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Doo fails to land.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Doo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder. #BC2#
Doo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Doo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Doo throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Wilder tries to circle away but Doo has him pinned against the ropes.
Doo working aggressively here.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder looking to slow down the pace here.
Doo misses with a body punch.
Wilder is looking to control Doo's arms but Doo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilder has his back to the ropes.
Doo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doo Doo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Doo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Doo moves into range and clinches up with Wilder.
Wilder lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Doo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Doo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doo is looking for the big counter here.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doo.
Doo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Doo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T3#
Doo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder tries to work over Doo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Doo rushes Wilder and presses him up against the ropes.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doo as Wilder tries to tie him up.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Doo.
Doo misses with some punches. #BC2#
Doo breaks from the clinch.
Doo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Doo has managed to clinch.
A short left from Wilder. #T4#
Doo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doo blocking some punches. #BC2#
Doo manages to break the clinch.
Doo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilder back to the ropes. Doo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Doo is out of range.
Doo tries to clinch up.
Doo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Doo closes the distance and clinches.
Doo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doo backwards.
Doo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Doo controls his hands. #BC#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Doo looks to clinch
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doo Doo.
I think Wilder 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for AJ Wilder!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for AJ Wilder!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for AJ Wilder!

AJ Wilder wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious AJ Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 47: Vilson vs Bunker 3
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Kuznetcov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetcov is just out of range.
Kuznetcov scores with a one two! Wilder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kuznetcov misses.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetcov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetcov. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetcov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetcov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilder momentarily.
Kuznetcov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetcov. #TD#
Wilder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuznetcov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Kuznetcov passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Wilder is staying active underneath Kuznetcov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Kuznetcov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder is trying to stand back up but Kuznetcov is controlling him
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuznetcov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuznetcov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuznetcov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilder keeps working.
Wilder is trying to maintain the position but Kuznetcov is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuznetcov thows a huge punch but Wilder dodges it nicely.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuznetcov trying to control the pace.
Kuznetcov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuznetcov is keen to just control but Wilder is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuznetcov throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Kuznetcov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Kuznetcov does it's job there.#T3#
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetcov manages to avoid it.
Wilder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuznetcov tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuznetcov.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetcov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Kuznetcov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetcov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetcov tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder misses with a hook #TD#
and Kuznetcov counters with a shoot takedown. Wilder fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuznetcov prevents Wilder from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuznetcov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetcov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetcov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetcov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznetcov throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetcov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetcov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kuznetcov shoots and misses
and Wilder counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetcov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetcov lands with an overhand left.
Kuznetcov misses with a double jab.
Wilder throws a big counter head kick but Kuznetcov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Kuznetcov has managed to clinch.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetcov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder jabs Kuznetcov right on the nose. Kuznetcov blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetcov looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetcov.
Wilder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetcov shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilder tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetcov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wilder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilder throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetcov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetcov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Kuznetcov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuznetcov lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilder's head.
Wilder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetcov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetcov.
Wilder only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Kuznetcov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilder!
Wilder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here as Kuznetcov stalls from top position.
Wilder is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kuznetcov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Kuznetcov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kuznetcov is working Wilder over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Kuznetcov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuznetcov landing a few strikes.
Kuznetcov prevents Wilder from escaping the position.
Wilder struggling a bit here.
Kuznetcov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wilder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kuznetcov working the head and body with strikes.
Kuznetcov trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuznetcov throwing strikes but Wilder manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wilder is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetcov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuznetcov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetcov is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Wilder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetcov is out of range and Wilder settles back down.
Andrey Kuznetcov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Kuznetcov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Kuznetcov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuznetcov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilder trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetcov lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov throwing shots but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Andrey Kuznetcov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetcov trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kuznetcov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Kuznetcov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuznetcov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuznetcov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilder's head.
Wilder is looking for a sweep. Kuznetcov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznetcov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuznetcov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuznetcov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuznetcov wants to take a breather but Wilder is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Kuznetcov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuznetcov misses with a head shot. Wilder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kuznetcov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetcov circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Kuznetcov drives through with a takedown into Wilder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kuznetcov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilder can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuznetcov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilder is refusing to be controlled, as Kuznetcov sits in half guard. #T3#
Kuznetcov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuznetcov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuznetcov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuznetcov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuznetcov stops Wilder from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetcov thows a huge punch but Wilder dodges it nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilder has hold of Kuznetcov's hands but Kuznetcov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilder is trying to control but Kuznetcov manages to pass to mount!
Kuznetcov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poor strikes thrown by Kuznetcov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kuznetcov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuznetcov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wilder can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetcov unloading with bombs!
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetcov with shots to the head and body - Wilder looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Kuznetcov throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetcov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetcov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetcov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Kuznetcov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuznetcov looking to sit in guard and control but Wilder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuznetcov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetcov has Wilder pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder trying to control but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wilder being controlled here momentarily.
Wilder trying to control but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov pulls Wilder in close to prevent any damage.
Kuznetcov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuznetcov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuznetcov clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Kuznetcov.
Wilder takes one on the button.
Kuznetcov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetcov jabs at Wilder's body.
Kuznetcov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.#T3#
Wilder punishes Kuznetcov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetcov tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetcov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetcov lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetcov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetcov thuds a left hand into Wilder's body.
Wilder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetcov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetcov tries to avoid it.
AJ Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetcov cracks Wilder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetcov, as that shot connected.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetcov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznetcov is defended easily by Wilder.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetcov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder throws a body punch but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Kuznetcov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetcov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetcov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetcov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilder or not.
Wilder prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetcov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov had his way with AJ Wilder in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Kuznetcov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilder won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Wilder bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Kuznetcov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wilder tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetcov avoids the attempt from Wilder to control.
Wilder is trying to stand.
Kuznetcov with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Wilder is squirming around, avoiding Kuznetcov's attempts to control the action.
Kuznetcov controlling from mount.
Kuznetcov tries to control but Wilder wriggling away.
Kuznetcov controlling from the full mount.
Kuznetcov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilder hang on?
Kuznetcov controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Kuznetcov landing strikes from the mount and Wilder is in trouble!
Kuznetcov scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Wilder is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like AJ Wilder has been cut.
Wilder wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Wilder is still in real trouble! Can Kuznetcov finish him?
Kuznetcov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuznetcov landing punches.
Kuznetcov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wilder covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
Andrey Kuznetcov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Andrey Kuznetcov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bushido 44: Wilder vs. Karasev
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Karasev.
Karasev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karasev circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karasev! But no joy.
Karasev misses with the combination.
Karasev misses with a hook.
Karasev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karasev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karasev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Karasev misses
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Karasev catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.
Karasev misses with the combination.
Karasev's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karasev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karasev misses with a looping left.
Karasev ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Karasev blocks the low kick.
Karasev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karasev misses with a double jab.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Karasev checks it. #T1#
Karasev slips a straight right by Wilder.
Karasev throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
AJ Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Karasev.
Wilder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karasev checks it well.
Karasev just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karasev throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Karasev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Karasev throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Karasev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Wilder throws a combination that misses
and Karasev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a good cross that connects.
Karasev avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Karasev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karasev doesn't seem bothered though.
Karasev misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Karasev counter with a right hand.
Karasev scores with a nice head shot.
Wilder tries to clinch but Karasev moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karasev! But no joy.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Karasev counters with a left to the body.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karasev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karasev misses with a wild body shot.
Karasev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A head kick by Wilder misses
and Karasev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karasev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Karasev.
Wilder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilder feints and then cracks Karasev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karasev down.
Karasev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Karasev tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karasev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karasev is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
Karasev wants to break free but Wilder has control.
Karasev prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Karasev.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Karasev breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karasev misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Karasev's head back.
Karasev tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karasev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Karasev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Karasev. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Karasev misses with a looping left.
Wilder walks into a left hand.
Karasev misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Karasev keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karasev's head.
Karasev defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder stuns Karasev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Karasev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Karasev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karasev looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.#CL#
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Wilder pushes Karasev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Karasev manages to break the clinch.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karasev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilder is looking to control Karasev's arms but Karasev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilder has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Karasev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karasev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karasev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karasev scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder stuns Karasev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Karasev looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Karasev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karasev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilder misses with the combination.
As Wilder backs off Karasev throws a huge counter combo but Wilder manages to avoid it all.
Karasev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.
Karasev throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Karasev keeps it at a distance.
Karasev misses with a body shot.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexey Karasev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karasev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karasev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilder backs up against the ropes. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karasev.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Karasev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karasev slips a straight right by Wilder.
Karasev throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Karasev's head but Karasev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Karasev.
Nice body punch from Karasev.
Karasev throws a series of punches but Wilder moves out of range.
Karasev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Karasev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karasev connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
A big left from Karasev misses.
Karasev works Wilder's body with a nice hook.
Wilder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karasev.
Wilder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karasev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karasev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Karasev takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karasev counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Karasev misses.
Karasev cracks Wilder with a good jab.#CL#
Wilder closes the distance and pushes Karasev back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Wilder presses Karasev against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Karasev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Karasev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Karasev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Karasev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilder slips a jab from Karasev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder moves out of range as Karasev strikes.
Karasev moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
No joy there for Karasev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karasev misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Karasev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Karasev misses.
Karasev misses the jab.
Karasev cracks Wilder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Karasev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Karasev misses.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Karasev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karasev throws a combination that misses
and Wilder counters with a left right combination that sends Karasev crashing to the mat - Wilder wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Karasev out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Wilder!
AJ Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bushido 40: Toskala vs. Hanzo
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Wilder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetcov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetcov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetcov closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Kuznetcov pushes Wilder against the ropes but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Wilder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuznetcov misses with a body punch.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetcov avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the ropes.
Kuznetcov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetcov wants to stall.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetcov avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetcov is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilder. #BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetcov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetcov.#T1#
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. Kuznetcov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetcov.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetcov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetcov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetcov.
Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetcov blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetcov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetcov finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
We've been told by Wilder's head coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilder tries to clinch there but Kuznetcov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetcov! But no joy.
Kuznetcov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Kuznetcov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetcov takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Kuznetcov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kuznetcov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetcov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetcov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
AJ Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Kuznetcov.
Wilder tries to clinch up but Kuznetcov circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Kuznetcov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wilder is looking to wear down Kuznetcov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Wilder tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetcov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilder lands a right hand.
Kuznetcov taking a breather.
Kuznetcov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetcov blocking some punches.
Kuznetcov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Kuznetcov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetcov has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Kuznetcov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetcov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilder is defending well.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Kuznetcov wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetcov has the dominant position.
Wilder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetcov blocking some punches.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Wilder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Kuznetcov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Kuznetcov.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetcov has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Kuznetcov prevents a body shot from Wilder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetcov.
Wilder prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetcov wants a takedown.
Wilder tries to stall but Kuznetcov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetcov blocking some punches.
Kuznetcov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetcov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetcov fails to land.
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 AJ Wilder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetcov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder takes one on the button.
Kuznetcov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Kuznetcov moved away.
Kuznetcov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Kuznetcov connects with a single shot there.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
A lazy left from Kuznetcov finds it's target.
Kuznetcov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Kuznetcov looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetcov seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetcov scores with a jab to the head.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetcov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuznetcov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetcov darts in looking for a takedown but Wilder gets double underhooks and turns Kuznetcov into the ropes. #T1#
Wilder tries to work over Kuznetcov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetcov checks it.
Wilder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
Wilder doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetcov circles away.
Kuznetcov looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Kuznetcov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilder swings for the body but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Jab, jab by Kuznetcov - just one landing.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetcov.#CL2#
Kuznetcov instigates a clinch.
Wilder looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuznetcov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kuznetcov lands with a light punch inside.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetcov is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetcov misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kuznetcov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilder regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #ES#
Wilder has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Kuznetcov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Kuznetcov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
AJ Wilder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilder pushes Kuznetcov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilder misses with the head strike. #T3#
Wilder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kuznetcov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder tries a body shot but Kuznetcov blocks it.
Wilder looking to stall.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetcov working aggressively here.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov is looking to take this one to the mat.
AJ Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuznetcov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetcov prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder is pressed up against the ropes. Kuznetcov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilder down to the mat. Wilder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilder with a nice cross.
Wilder tries to clinch but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Kuznetcov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder throws a body punch but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetcov ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder tries to clinch but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Kuznetcov.
It looked like Wilder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov shoots for a takedown but Wilder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuznetcov scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetcov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that AJ Wilder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Wilder wants to clinch up but Kuznetcov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetcov tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Kuznetcov moved away.
Kuznetcov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetcov swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.#CL2#
Kuznetcov forces Wilder back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Kuznetcov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kuznetcov manages to end up in side control.
Kuznetcov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuznetcov working the head with strikes.
Kuznetcov takes a little break here. Wilder wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Kuznetcov is putting a hurting on Wilder here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilder is trying to control Kuznetcov's posture but Kuznetcov avoids it.
Kuznetcov working the ground and pound.
Wilder tries to buck Kuznetcov off but Kuznetcov is having none of it.
Kuznetcov scores with punches from side control.
Wilder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Andrey Kuznetcov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Kuznetcov trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuznetcov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuznetcov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wilder taking a bit of punishment here - Kuznetcov scoring with strikes.
Kuznetcov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kuznetcov fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Wilder tries to bench press Kuznetcov off him but Kuznetcov keeps the position.
Kuznetcov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilder is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuznetcov connects with a decent elbow.
Kuznetcov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuznetcov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wilder some visible discomfort.
Kuznetcov working away.
Kuznetcov cracks Wilder with a big elbow.
An elbow from Kuznetcov crashes against the mat.
Wilder is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kuznetcov throws a strike aimed at the side of Wilder's head but Wilder avoids it well.#T4#
Wilder is not content to let Kuznetcov control the position.
Kuznetcov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilder is avoiding damage well.
Kuznetcov working the head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetcov wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Kuznetcov tries to score with some ground and pound. Wilder controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Wilder tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetcov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetcov with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kuznetcov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilder!
Wilder is trying to control Kuznetcov's posture but Kuznetcov avoids it.
Wilder is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuznetcov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kuznetcov slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder stops Kuznetcov from passing to mount. #T1#
Kuznetcov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wilder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wilder is not content to let Kuznetcov control the position.
Wilder dodges the ground and pound from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuznetcov fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuznetcov working the ground and pound.
Kuznetcov is chipping away with strikes.
Wilder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kuznetcov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wilder is looking for a sweep.
Kuznetcov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kuznetcov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilder is avoiding damage well.
Kuznetcov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznetcov lands some shots froms side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kuznetcov is putting a hurting on Wilder here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Kuznetcov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wilder works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wilder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kuznetcov is thwarting Wilder's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetcov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuznetcov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznetcov content to control rather than advance.
Wilder is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Wilder has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetcov in a clinch.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetcov avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the ropes.
Kuznetcov stalling.
Kuznetcov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetcov is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Kuznetcov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Kuznetcov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Kuznetcov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetcov walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Kuznetcov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuznetcov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuznetcov somewhat.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder moves to clinch but Kuznetcov breaks away
and Kuznetcov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetcov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetcov. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetcov throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Wilder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.#T1##CL2#
Kuznetcov clinches.
Kuznetcov lands a shot to the body.
Kuznetcov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Kuznetcov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetcov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetcov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Wilder throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kuznetcov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetcov is looking to advance position but Wilder has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder wants to control but Kuznetcov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kuznetcov is refusing to be controlled, as Wilder sits in half guard.
Kuznetcov is holding on to half guard well.
Wilder trying to control the action but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kuznetcov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuznetcov wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy.
Wilder trying to control the action but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilder trying to control but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilder content to stall in guard here.
Kuznetcov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetcov, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuznetcov has control of Wilder's left arm, preventing Wilder from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuznetcov tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetcov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetcov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder misses with a hook. Kuznetcov ducked under it nicely.
AJ Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kuznetcov has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Kuznetcov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetcov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Kuznetcov!
Andrey Kuznetcov is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Andrey Kuznetcov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 35: Wilder v Cheryshev
Date: Jan 05, 2017

#R1#
Cheryshev throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Cheryshev swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Cheryshev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Yuri Cheryshev has been cut.
Cheryshev is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it. #CL2#
Cheryshev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cheryshev can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Cheryshev misses with a body punch.
A short left from Cheryshev.
Cheryshev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheryshev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheryshev blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Cheryshev can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheryshev's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheryshev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheryshev tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheryshev tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Good body shot from Cheryshev.
Cheryshev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheryshev struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands. #T1#
Cheryshev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cheryshev fails to land.
Wilder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Cheryshev fails to land.
Cheryshev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Cheryshev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilder.
Cheryshev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheryshev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheryshev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheryshev or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilder.
Cheryshev pushes Wilder back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cheryshev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Cheryshev.
Cheryshev blocks an uppercut.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilder.
Cheryshev looks winded!
Cheryshev digs a right hand underneath Wilder's ribcage. Wilder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilder working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Cheryshev is rocked!
Wilder pushes Cheryshev against the ropes. Wilder is working some dirty boxing. Wilder pushes off with a quick right hook! Cheryshev goes down! Cheryshev tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wilder moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Wilder!
AJ Wilder retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking AJ Wilder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: B32: Ban Gbus v Wilder 2
Date: Dec 15, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Wilder forces Ban Gbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Ban Gbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilder has double underhooks.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Ban Gbus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Ban Gbus.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Ban Gbus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ban Gbus trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
The referee calls for Wilder to work.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Ban Gbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Wilder misses with a body shot
enabling Ban Gbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder throws a leg kick
letting Ban Gbus counter with a right hand.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Olajide Ban Gbus has been cut.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Wilder drops Ban Gbus with a left and a right! Oh, Ban Gbus is hurt - Wilder dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Ban Gbus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Wilder stands up and beckons Ban Gbus to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ban Gbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder doesn't manage to clinch there - Ban Gbus circles away. #T2#
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
Wilder misses with a low kick as Ban Gbus jumps back.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Ban Gbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ban Gbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like AJ Wilder has been cut.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Ban Gbus takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ban Gbus lands an uppercut.
Ban Gbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Ban Gbus lands an uppercut.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Ban Gbus's head. #T3#
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Ban Gbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ban Gbus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ban Gbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ban Gbus blocks a body shot from Wilder. #BC#
Ban Gbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
Wilder has Ban Gbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ban Gbus stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ban Gbus tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Ban Gbus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Ban Gbus manages to break the clinch.
Ban Gbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Ban Gbus saw that one coming.
Ban Gbus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Wilder dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder tries to counter with a clinch but Ban Gbus shakes him off and moves away.
Wilder moves forwards but Ban Gbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder stuns Ban Gbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ban Gbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ban Gbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ban Gbus's corner calls for a 1-2. Ban Gbus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ban Gbus.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Olajide Ban Gbus's cut is getting worse.
Wilder does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Wilder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ban Gbus throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Ban Gbus slips a jab and a cross from Wilder.
Ban Gbus works Wilder's body with a nice hook.
Ban Gbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
AJ Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ban Gbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AJ Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ban Gbus gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut.
Wilder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ban Gbus.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Ban Gbus's head back.
Ban Gbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.
Wilder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ban Gbus counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Wilder rushes Ban Gbus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ban Gbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus prevents a body shot from Wilder. #T3#
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilder gets an underhook and turns Ban Gbus into the ropes.
Wilder tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ban Gbus manages to break the clinch.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ban Gbus.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilder throws a good cross that connects.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Ban Gbus avoids them all with ease.
Wilder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ban Gbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ban Gbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ban Gbus scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Ban Gbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ban Gbus moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ban Gbus throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ban Gbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ban Gbus misses its intended target.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Wilder misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ban Gbus misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ban Gbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ban Gbus slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilder misses with a hook to the body
and Ban Gbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ban Gbus is avoiding it.
Wilder misses with a hook
enabling Ban Gbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Wilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ban Gbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Ban Gbus misses.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Ban Gbus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Wilder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ban Gbus tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ban Gbus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Ban Gbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
Ban Gbus loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Ban Gbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Ban Gbus is out of range.
Ban Gbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilder moves to clinch but Ban Gbus breaks away
and Ban Gbus counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder motions for Ban Gbus to come forward. Wilder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Wilder tries to clinch but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Ban Gbus should have avoided that one.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilder throws a low kick, looking for Ban Gbus's leg but Ban Gbus calmly moves out of range.
Ban Gbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ban Gbus cracks Wilder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ban Gbus misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Ban Gbus avoids them all with ease.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus misses with a shot to the body
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Olajide Ban Gbus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ban Gbus slips a straight right by Wilder.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder throws a jab when Ban Gbus was well out of range.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder swings for the body but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Ban Gbus avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Olajide Ban Gbus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Wilder wants to slow Ban Gbus down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ban Gbus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Ban Gbus.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ban Gbus under the eye.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Wilder slips under a jab from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Wilder lands a big shot that drops Ban Gbus! Can he finish him?
Oh Ban Gbus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ban Gbus's guard.#T1#
Ban Gbus is trying to control the position but Wilder postures up.
Ban Gbus keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Ban Gbus seems to have got his legs back now.
Ban Gbus wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Ban Gbus has wrist control.
Ban Gbus controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ban Gbus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilder lunges at Ban Gbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ban Gbus's hand.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder jabs Ban Gbus right on the nose. Ban Gbus blinks but takes it well.
Ban Gbus lands a right hook to the body.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ban Gbus is just out of range.
Ban Gbus throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Ban Gbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
A counter left hand to the body from Ban Gbus misses its target.#T3#
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Ban Gbus slips the punch.
Ban Gbus thuds his right hand into Wilder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ban Gbus throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a hook but Ban Gbus blocks it.
Ban Gbus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ban Gbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Ban Gbus's ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ban Gbus lands an overhand right.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ban Gbus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ban Gbus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Ban Gbus's ribs.
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!#KD2#
Wilder catches Ban Gbus napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ban Gbus to the canvas! #CUT2#
Jeez, Olajide Ban Gbus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wilder slips nicely into half guard.
Wilder wants to control but Ban Gbus is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilder in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Wilder gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Wilder dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Ban Gbus's head but Ban Gbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Ban Gbus throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Ban Gbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Ban Gbus staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ban Gbus.
Wilder tries a low kick but Ban Gbus avoids it.
Ban Gbus throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Ban Gbus moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilder.#CL2#
Wilder drives through and clinches with Ban Gbus against the ropes.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Wilder prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wilder as the two fighters clinch.
Wilder lands a hook that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Ban Gbus is looking to control Wilder's arms but Wilder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ban Gbus has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Ban Gbus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban Gbus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ban Gbus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Wilder has managed to clinch.
Come on Ban Gbus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus prevents a body shot from Wilder.
AJ Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ban Gbus tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Ban Gbus back against the ropes. #BC#
Ban Gbus breaks the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Ban Gbus blocks the leg kick.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Ban Gbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ban Gbus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ban Gbus scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ban Gbus's elbow.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Ban Gbus manages to break the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Ban Gbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Ban Gbus.
Wilder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Ban Gbus does no damage.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olajide Ban Gbus.
Well Wilder 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Wilder!
AJ Wilder is the new heavyweight champion!
AJ Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bushido 28: Orton vs. Rottwel
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Karasev misses with a looping left.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Alexey Karasev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karasev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karasev swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
A left and a right from Karasev both land. Nice combination.
Karasev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karasev walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Karasev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilder walks into a jab.
Karasev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Karasev.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Karasev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karasev throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karasev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.#CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karasev's elbow.
Wilder lands a body punch. #T1#
Wilder has Karasev pressed against the ropes.
Karasev trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Wilder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karasev can't break the clinch.
Karasev is trying to stall.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Karasev is trying to break the clinch but Wilder has him pressed against the ropes.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but Karasev blocks with his arms.
Karasev misses with a body punch.
Karasev is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilder gets an underhook and turns Karasev into the ropes.
Karasev wants to break free but Wilder has control.
A short right from Wilder. #T2#
Karasev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karasev is trying to break free.
Karasev blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Karasev manages to break the clinch.
Karasev misses with a series of wild punches.
Karasev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab lands there for Wilder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karasev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karasev throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karasev appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD2#
Wilder sends Karasev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wilder is motioning to the referee to let Karasev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Karasev is rocked!
Karasev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Karasev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Wilder feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karasev sprawling to the canvas! Karasev rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wilder finish him?!
A right-left combo lands from Karasev. #T3#
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karasev.
Karasev lands with an overhand left.
Karasev seems to have got his legs back now.
Karasev blocks a jab.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karasev.
Karasev throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Karasev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karasev throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Wilder feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karasev sprawling to the canvas! Karasev rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wilder finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karasev fails to land with a series of punches.
Karasev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilder throws an uppercut from hell that sends Karasev clean off his feet! He's out cold! Wilder stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Wilder!
A victorious AJ Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 25: Date vs. Rottwel
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Doo connects with the punch.
Doo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Doo 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.
Doo scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder tries to bum rush Doo with a series of wild strikes but Doo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doo misses with the combination.
A jab from Doo misses.
Doo throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder jabs Doo right on the nose. Doo blinks but takes it well.
Wilder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Doo misses.
Wilder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doo misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Doo misses the body punch
and Wilder counters with a three punch combo that has Doo backing up. Doo nods at Wilder to acknowledge the strikes.
Doo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Doo throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Doo is out of range.
Wilder throws a hook but Doo blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Doo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Doo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BOOM! Wilder lands a beautiful left hook that drops Doo. Doo tries to recover but Wilder is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Doo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Wilder!
A very excited looking AJ Wilder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bushido 22: Karasev vs. Letho
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1#
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
Hungry Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bob circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder throws a counter combo.
Bob throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like Hungry Bob has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Bob takes the fight into the clinch.
Bob lands a left hand. #T1##BC2#
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bob throws a low kick but Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder misses with a few strikes there.
Bob is looking to counter the offense by Wilder and move into the clinch.
Wilder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
Bob seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bob throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bob.
Bob lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilder backs up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.#CL#
Bob instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Bob. #BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a straight right hand.
Bob misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Bob tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilder checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bob falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). AJ Wilder!
AJ Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bushido 18: Parker vs. Karasev
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Dzhokhar Volkov has been cut.#CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilder.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilder or not. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Wilder.
Wilder lands a nice uppercut.
Wilder lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
The referee calls for Wilder to work.
Nice body punch from Wilder - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder. #CUT2#
Dzhokhar Volkov's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the head but Volkov blocks with his arms. #T2#
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Volkov - that landed with a thud.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the ropes.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Wilder.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Wilder.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Wilder lands a body shot.
Wilder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Wilder.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
A short right from Wilder. #CUT2#
Dzhokhar Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov digs a right hand into Wilder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilder's gas tank.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.#CUT2#
Jeez, Dzhokhar Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dzhokhar Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). AJ Wilder!
An out of breath AJ Wilder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: B14: Amanatidis vs. Magafuli
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Escuela misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Wilder moves into the clinch.
Wilder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escuela is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Escuela prevents a takedown attempt there.
Escuela letting Wilder take a breather here.
Escuela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilder prevents it.
Escuela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilder smiles and moves away.
Escuela tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escuela throws a leg kick
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Escuela. #CL#
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Escuela.#BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Escuela shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escuela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escuela misses with a low kick.
Wilder feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilder shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Wilder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escuela, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wilder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Escuela after a bit of a struggle.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escuela jumps guard but Wilder turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Wilder has been working on his balance at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Escuela.#TD#
Wilder jumps guard.
Wilder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Escuela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilder is proving hard to escape from.
Wilder working a defensive guard but Escuela manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wilder tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Escuela is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilder regains half guard there - taking advantage of Escuela's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #ES#
Wilder manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Escuela keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escuela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escuela is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Wilder to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Escuela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilder has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder fails to land the takedown.
Javier Escuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wilder gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escuela misses with a hook
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escuela tries to clinch up.
Escuela tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Wilder clinches up against the ropes.
Wilder can't get the takedown.
Escuela can't get the takedown. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilder avoiding damage as Escuela throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Escuela breaks the clinch.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Wilder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Wilder pulls guard successfully.
Wilder is pulling down on Escuela's head. It's preventing any offense from Escuela, at least for the moment.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Escuela is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Wilder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Escuela tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escuela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilder somewhat.
Escuela is looking to clinch.
Wilder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Escuela.
Escuela tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Escuela tries to clinch up.
Escuela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escuela tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Escuela. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escuela as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escuela tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from Escuela.
AJ Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Escuela.
Escuela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##CL#
Wilder drives through and clinches with Escuela against the ropes.
Escuela is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilder.
Wilder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Wilder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escuela is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Escuela jumps guard but Wilder stands there with Escuela around his waist. Escuela gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilder slowing the pace effectively.
Escuela taking a breather. #T2#
Wilder dodges an elbow strike from Escuela.
Wilder throws an elbow but it misses.
Escuela can't get the takedown.
Escuela can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilder unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escuela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Escuela is breathing heavily.
Wilder goes for a takedown attempt but Escuela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Escuela.
Wilder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wilder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escuela swivels and escapes.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Escuela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escuela moves to clinch but Wilder breaks away #KD#
and Wilder counters with a crisp one two that drops Escuela! Wilder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escuela to his feet! Escuela is in big trouble!#T3#
Escuela falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Wilder counters by clinching up. #TD#
Wilder gets control of Escuela's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard. #REVR#
Escuela is trying to control the position but Wilder postures up.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Escuela has wrist control.
Wilder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Wilder stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escuela throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Wilder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilder.
Escuela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escuela prevents it.
Wilder effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Wilder successfully pulls guard.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
Escuela throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#ES#
Wilder pushes Escuela off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Wilder dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Wilder has managed to clinch.
Escuela is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Escuela is trying to break free.
Escuela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Wilder jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escuela wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder wants to stand but Escuela is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Wilder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilder tries to strike from the bottom.
Escuela stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Escuela throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder keeping full guard, as Escuela tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escuela is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick by Escuela misses #CL#
and Wilder moves into the clinch.#TD#
Wilder pulls guard. #SUB#
Wilder has his foot on Escuela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escuela works his way back into a safe position though.
Escuela stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Escuela trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Wilder is looking for a triangle but Escuela pushes his legs off easily.
Wilder trying to control the position. #T3#
Escuela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilder is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Escuela tries to clinch up but Wilder circles away and keeps his distance.
Escuela throws a body kick that misses.
Javier Escuela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escuela misses with a kick to the body.
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Escuela is predictable there #CL#
and Wilder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
AJ Wilder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Escuela manages to get underhooks.
Escuela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilder smiles and moves away.
Escuela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Escuela misses #KD#
and Wilder counters with a crisp one two that drops Escuela! Wilder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escuela to his feet! Escuela is in big trouble!#ROC#
Escuela is rocked!
Javier Escuela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escuela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escuela can do to turn this around?
Escuela misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Wilder counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Wilder breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL#
Wilder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escuela is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.#TD#
Wilder jumps guard.
Escuela trying to move into half guard but instead Wilder has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wilder is stalling in the full guard.
Wilder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder trying to control but Escuela is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Wilder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Wilder!
After winning the bout, AJ Wilder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 10: Ruttenum vs Joesma
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Ban Gbus throws a good cross that connects.
Ban Gbus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilder's hands.
Ban Gbus jabs Wilder to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Wilder rushes Ban Gbus and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Wilder decides to pull guard.
Wilder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ban Gbus controls the pace.
Wilder striking off his back but it's not causing Ban Gbus any problems.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ban Gbus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilder's guard.
Ban Gbus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus really is a fat lump.#T1#
Wilder wants to stand and escape but Ban Gbus is having none of it.
Wilder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ban Gbus looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ban Gbus's waist but Ban Gbus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilder off to one side.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ban Gbus lands a body shot.
Ban Gbus with a nice cross.
Ban Gbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
Ban Gbus moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight right.
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ban Gbus but Ban Gbus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Wilder.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands with a nice body punch.
Wilder's coach down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Ban Gbus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder throws a head kick but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
Olajide Ban Gbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Ban Gbus checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Wilder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ban Gbus defends it well.
Ban Gbus misses the jab.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
The fighters circling - Ban Gbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Ban Gbus gets tackled into the ropes by Wilder. Wilder maintains the clinch.
Ban Gbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Wilder stalling in the clinch but Ban Gbus improves position.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Ban Gbus breaks the clinch.
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ban Gbus defends it nicely.
Ban Gbus throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Ban Gbus scores with the left hand. Wilder knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ban Gbus tries to avoid it but Wilder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ban Gbus to the ground. Ban Gbus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Ban Gbus steps away.
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!
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Wilder clinches up with Ban Gbus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wilder jumps guard but Ban Gbus stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olajide Ban Gbus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ban Gbus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
AJ Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder thows a leg kick but Ban Gbus checks it
letting Ban Gbus counter with a right hand.
Ban Gbus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ban Gbus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ban Gbus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Ban Gbus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Ban Gbus backs off Wilder throws a huge counter combo but Ban Gbus manages to avoid it all.
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ban Gbus is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Wilder.#T1#
Wilder slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder wants to clinch but Ban Gbus slips to the side
and Ban Gbus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ban Gbus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilder.
Ban Gbus throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ban Gbus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilder backs up against the ropes. #CUT#
It looks like AJ Wilder has been cut.
Ban Gbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Ban Gbus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ban Gbus throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Wilder blocks a jab.
AJ Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ban Gbus sprawls well. Ban Gbus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Ban Gbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Ban Gbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Wilder unleashes a big counter combination but Ban Gbus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ban Gbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
Wilder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ban Gbus pinned against the ropes. Ban Gbus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilder slips under a jab from Ban Gbus.
Wilder tries to clinch up
and Ban Gbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder with a poor takedown
and Ban Gbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder goes for a double leg but Ban Gbus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ban Gbus continues to drive forward.
Ban Gbus is looking to counter punch.
Wilder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ban Gbus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ban Gbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder. #T4#
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ban Gbus is avoiding it.
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban Gbus misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olajide Ban Gbus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Wilder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder dives in for a single leg takedown but Ban Gbus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ban Gbus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilder.
The fighters circling - Ban Gbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Wilder rushes Ban Gbus and presses him up against the ropes.
Ban Gbus tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ban Gbus counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus stuffs the takedown.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Wilder.
A shot to the liver by Ban Gbus. Beautiful body shot.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder with the counter takedown but Ban Gbus avoids it easily.
Ban Gbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilder's head backwards.#T1#
Wilder tries to clinch up but Ban Gbus circles away and keeps his distance.
Ban Gbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
Ban Gbus throws a combination. Wilder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wilder slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Ban Gbus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ban Gbus leaves Wilder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Wilder drives through and clinches with Ban Gbus against the ropes. #BC#
Ban Gbus breaks the clinch. #T2#
Ban Gbus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ban Gbus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Ban Gbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Ban Gbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus cracks Wilder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olajide Ban Gbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ban Gbus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Wilder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilder. #BC2#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Wilder fails with the takedown.#T3#
Ban Gbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a left and a right that stings Ban Gbus.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olajide Ban Gbus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Ban Gbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ban Gbus looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ban Gbus but Ban Gbus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
Wilder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Ban Gbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ban Gbus lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Ban Gbus looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
AJ Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder moves out of range as Ban Gbus strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olajide Ban Gbus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ban Gbus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olajide Ban Gbus!

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between AJ Wilder and Bodgan Petrov. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
18 yrs
265 lbs

176 cm
18 yrs
288 lbs

Wilder

Petrov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; AJ Wilder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bodgan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilder is defended easily by Petrov.

Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wilder (0) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wilder (0) vs (5) Petrov
Wilder wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Wilder is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Petrov 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilder tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Wilder seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.
More stalling from Petrov.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petrov.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working away.
Petrov controlling the position from side mount.
Petrov tries to move to mount but Wilder blocks the move with his legs.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Wilder prevents Petrov from improving position.
Petrov just content to control the position.

Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wilder (0) vs (7) Petrov

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov fails to move to back control.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
It looks like Petrov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Petrov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petrov fails to advance to Wilder's back.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Petrov.
Petrov is continuing to stall.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wilder is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Petrov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wilder (0) vs (10) Petrov
Wilder wants to control his opponent's hands but Petrov gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wilder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petrov keeps control of the position easily here as Wilder tries to buck him off.

Petrov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Petrov is not going to allow Wilder to sit and survive in this position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Petrov is working for a rear naked choke. Wilder is not defending it well and Petrov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Wilder refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Wilder's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodgan Petrov!
After winning the bout, Bodgan Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between AJ Wilder and Huub Huizenaar. This should be fireworks!

190 cm
18 yrs
265 lbs

191 cm
27 yrs
214 lbs

Wilder

Huizenaar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; AJ Wilder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Huub Huizenaar!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Huizenaar has managed to clinch.

Huizenaar decides to pull guard.

Huizenaar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huizenaar can do anything to dispel that myth.

Huizenaar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Huizenaar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilder advances to half guard.

Huizenaar actively working from the bottom here.

Wilder seems to be working for a kimura but Huizenaar defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huizenaar keeps working.
Huizenaar is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huizenaar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilder pulls his head out easily.

Huizenaar looking for submissions off his back.

Huizenaar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilder is keen to just control but Huizenaar is a slippery customer.
Huizenaar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huizenaar is refusing to be controlled, as Wilder sits in half guard.

Huizenaar actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilder seems to be working for a kimura but Huizenaar defends the submission attempt.