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Event: ICS 46     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder misses with a double jab.
Wilder stuns Tektas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Wilder has Tektas up against the cage in a clinch.
Tektas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tektas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder misses with a few strikes there.
Tektas throws a leg kick but Wilder checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Wilder #TD2#
so Tektas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tektas is standing up over Wilder. Wilder looks to escape but Tektas dives into side control. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Tektas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Tektas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wilder will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tektas wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Tektas working away.
Tektas trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Tektas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilder tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wilder has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tektas.
Tektas missing with strikes from the back.
Tektas controlling the position well here. Wilder rolled but Tektas kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Tektas has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wilder! Can he survive? No! He's out! Tektas gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demetrius Tektas!
Demetrius Tektas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ICS 41     
Date:   Jun 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Gellar misses
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gellar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Gellar. No joy for Wilder on that attempt.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Gellar moves into the clinch.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.
Wilder tries to circle away but Gellar has him pinned against the cage.
Gellar lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Gellar lands a body shot.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
Gellar digs a right hand underneath Wilder's ribcage. Wilder let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Gellar misses with a body punch.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Gellar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar. #BC#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gellar throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gellar is fending him off so far but Wilder persists. Nope, Gellar circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Gellar avoids them all with ease.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Gellar.
Gellar with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Gellar closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the cage.
Gellar tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it. #T2##BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gellar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilder. Wilder obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Wilder blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Gellar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.
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 is trying to force a seperation but Gellar has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Gellar tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilder obliges.
Wilder pushes off an throws an elbow but Gellar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Gellar.#T3#
Gellar looks to land a body kick but Wilder moved away.
A head kick by Wilder misses
and Gellar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder checks a low kick from Gellar.
Gellar misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Gellar clinches up with Wilder and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Wilder breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Gellar gets a clinch.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar managing to block the knees to the body from Wilder.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gellar is leaning against Wilder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gellar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gellar moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.
Gellar throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Gellar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Gellar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gellar scores with a spinning back kick!
Wilder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gellar. Gellar obviously looking to wear him down.
Gellar misses with a hook #CL#
and Wilder moves into the clinch.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Wilder blocking some punches.
I was talking to Wilder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Good body shot from Wilder.
Gellar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Wilder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gellar throws a leg kick but Wilder moved away.
As Gellar tries to get set, Wilder tries to push him back and clinch up but Gellar manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
Gellar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilder counters with a series of strikes. Gellar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gellar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Gellar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Uri Gellar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Gellar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gellar looks to clinch
and Wilder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wilder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Wilder drives through and clinches with Gellar against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Gellar. #BC#
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder blocks a leg kick.
Gellar dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Gellar tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gellar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Gellar throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gellar sprawls and moves away.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Gellar scores with a head kick.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gellar backs up against the cage.
Jack Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gellar slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilder, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Gellar tries to clinch up.
Gellar throws a chopping leg kick but Wilder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Gellar gets tackled into the cage by Wilder. Wilder maintains the clinch.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gellar has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder taking a breather.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder. #BC#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Gellar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Gellar tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Gellar.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Uri Gellar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gellar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gellar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Gellar throws a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
Gellar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gellar.
Gellar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gellar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Wilder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gellar misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Gellar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder is looking for a counter combo.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Wilder looks to land a combination. Gellar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good leg kick by Wilder. #T1#
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Wilder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Gellar closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder wants to get back to striking at distance but Gellar won't allow it.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gellar tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Gellar throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Gellar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gellar.
Gellar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Wilder drives through and clinches with Gellar against the cage. #BC#
Wilder breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wilder rushes Gellar and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Gellar lands with a light punch inside.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar has Wilder pressed against the cage, preventing Wilder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gellar misses with some punches. #T3#
Wilder blocking some punches.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gellar backwards.
Wilder tries to break free but Gellar pushes him back against the cage.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wilder.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow. #BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Gellar closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the cage.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Wilder.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gellar moves into range and clinches up with Wilder.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gellar misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Gellar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gellar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Gellar!

A relieved looking Uri Gellar 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: ICS 39     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Wilder is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Wilder's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Wilder wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is pulling down on Hardy's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardy, at least for the moment.
Hardy passes Wilder's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Wilder controlling the position for now.
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardy cracks Wilder with a solid left hand.
Hardy wants to stand but Wilder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilder.
Wilder throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Wilder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hardy dives in and grabs Wilder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilder pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Outlaw Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Hardy decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Wilder stands up from Hardy's guard - Wilder perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilder tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilder as he avoids it easily.
Wilder unleashes a big counter combination but Hardy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Hardy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Hardy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Wilder pushes Hardy off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Wilder takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wilder tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Wilder sprawls well.#CL2#
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice elbow from Wilder.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy wants to break free but Wilder has control.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilder pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Outlaw Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Wilder lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.#TD#
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Wilder kicks off Hardy and gets to his feet.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilder sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Wilder has one foot on Hardy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An inside leg kick from Wilder misses.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilder.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy looking for a takedown. #T3#
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilder gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Wilder rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilder tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilder scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilder throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Wilder drives through with a takedown into Hardy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hardy pushes Wilder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Wilder moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hardy gets control of Wilder's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilder wanted to stand there but Hardy had control of the position.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilder is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Wilder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hardy, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL#
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Outlaw Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Wilder on that attempt. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilder.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Hardy clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Wilder.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Wilder.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilder moves to clinch but Hardy breaks away
and Hardy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Wilder backing up. Wilder nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Wilder shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Wilder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.
Outlaw Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hardy wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy controlling from the top position.

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 Outlaw Hardy.
I think Wilder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ICS 30     
Date:   May 10, 2020
#R1#
Elkemenchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkemenchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkemenchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elkemenchi lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in and bounces Wilder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Elkemenchi postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi throws a big right hand that misses.
Elkemenchi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkemenchi.
Wilder controls Elkemenchi momentarily but Elkemenchi frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder wants to stand and escape but Elkemenchi is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkemenchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elkemenchi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wilder shoots for a double leg takedown but Elkemenchi sprawls well. He's pushed Wilder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.
Elkemenchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Elkemenchi cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Elkemenchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ROC#
Wilder is rocked!
Elkemenchi is trying to control. Wilder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Wilder is defending against the submission attempts here by Elkemenchi.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Wilder is staying active underneath Elkemenchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilder wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet.
Elkemenchi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilder scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Wilder clinches up with Elkemenchi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Elkemenchi lands a takedown into guard. #T4#
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Elkemenchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilder's head.
Elkemenchi cracks Wilder with a solid left hand.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard. #REVB#
Wilder preventing the sweep.
Elkemenchi is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi 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#
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Elkemenchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Elkemenchi controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
Wilder is stalling in the full guard.
Elkemenchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Elkemenchi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wilder trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Wilder is stalling in the full guard.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkemenchi is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkemenchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Elkemenchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Wilder clinches.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elkemenchi smiles and moves away.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elkemenchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilder doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elkemenchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Elkemenchi misses.
As Elkemenchi backs off Wilder throws a huge counter combo but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it all.
Elkemenchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Elkemenchi settles back down.
Wilder shoots for a double leg takedown but Elkemenchi sprawls well. He's pushed Wilder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Wilder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elkemenchi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Elkemenchi is in close to Wilder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elkemenchi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi throws a big right hand that misses.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Elkemenchi postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilder is controlling Elkemenchi's posture.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Elkemenchi has passed into side control.
Elkemenchi working away.
Wilder taking a bit of punishment here - Elkemenchi scoring with strikes.
Wilder manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder moves into full guard.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that second round.
That's time! Elkemenchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkemenchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Elkemenchi with that takedown attempt.
Wilder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi circles away.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight right hand.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi scores with a decent looking hook.
Elkemenchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Elkemenchi ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elkemenchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilder.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Elkemenchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elkemenchi looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Elkemenchi throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkemenchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Wilder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilder tries to clinch up.
Elkemenchi catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkemenchi throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Wilder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkemenchi is fending him off so far but Wilder persists. Nope, Elkemenchi circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Elkemenchi dives in and scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Evgeni Elkemenchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #T2#
Elkemenchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Elkemenchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi is chipping away with strikes.
Elkemenchi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder sneaks back into half guard.
Elkemenchi is nestled in close to Wilder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Elkemenchi working over Wilder with some ground and pound. Wilder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilder is not content to let Elkemenchi control the position.
Elkemenchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Elkemenchi works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Elkemenchi lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Elkemenchi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilder is trying to improve his position.
Elkemenchi trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi controls the position.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder is trying to improve his position.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi 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.
Elkemenchi looks up at the clock and then as Wilder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Elkemenchi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elkemenchi, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!

A very excited looking Evgeni Elkemenchi 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: ICS 26     
Date:   Apr 26, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Darwin gets caught napping as Wilder dives in and scores a takedown. Darwin manages to retain guard.
Darwin is pulling down on Wilder's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilder, at least for the moment.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darwin pulls Wilder in to control the position.
Darwin wants to stand and escape but Wilder is having none of it.
Darwin pulls Wilder in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilder from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Wilder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Darwin, up you get! #T1#
Darwin with a nice cross.
Darwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Darwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Wilder pushes Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Darwin has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Darwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Darwin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darwin.
Wilder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darwin misses with a looping right.#T2#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darwin as he avoids it easily.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.
Darwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Wilder clinches. #TD2#
Wilder wants the takedown. Darwin is fighting it off but Wilder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Darwin's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin trying to control the position. #SU2#
Wilder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wilder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Darwin.
Darwin throws a shot to the body.
Darwin misses with a body kick.
Darwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Darwin misses with a head kick. #T3##CL#
Darwin gets a clinch.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darwin has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darwin has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Darwin tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Darwin back against the cage.
Darwin tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder wants a takedown. #BC#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder misses with a kick to the body.
Darwin throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Wilder pushes Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wilder gets a clinch.
Darwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darwin lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Darwin.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilder looking for a takedown.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Darwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Darwin.
Wilder jumps guard but Darwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darwin pushes Wilder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Wilder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder wants to break free but Darwin has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Darwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilder.
Darwin scores with a one two! Wilder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Wilder clinches up against the cage.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darwin avoids it.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilder wants to get back to striking at distance but Darwin won't allow it.
Darwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Darwin.
Wilder blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Darwin throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Darwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilder.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.
Darwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Darwin 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.
Darwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Wilder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charlie Darwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darwin misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darwin thinking.
Darwin tries to work over Wilder's front leg with a kick but Wilder checks it.
Darwin scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charlie Darwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Darwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilder looking to slow down the pace here.
Darwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Darwin scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Darwin.
Darwin lands a body shot.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darwin misses with a punch to the body.
Darwin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilder.
Darwin lands with a right to the head.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darwin.
Darwin tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Darwin.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
Darwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Darwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder tries to break free but Darwin pushes him back against the cage.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Darwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch.
Wilder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darwin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilder's knee momentarily.#T4#
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darwin defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder throws a head kick but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin misses with a double jab.
No luck for Wilder with that takedown attempt.
Darwin thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Darwin 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#
Darwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Darwin throws a wild body kick that Wilder sees coming a mile off.
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darwin defends it nicely.
Darwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin leaves Wilder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Darwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively.
Darwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charlie Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Darwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Darwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Wilder takes one to the chin there.
Darwin misses with a low kick.
Wilder misses with a takedown
and Darwin counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilder shrugs it off.
Charlie Darwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilder.#T2#
Darwin stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Wilder clinches up against the cage.
Wilder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Darwin working aggressively here.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Darwin lands a left hand. #BC#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown. Darwin tries to sprawl out of it but Wilder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darwin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Wilder blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darwin.
Darwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Darwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Darwin.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Darwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charlie Darwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Darwin manages to get underhooks.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin working aggressively here.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilder fails to land the takedown.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
Wilder wants to counter the offense by Darwin and move into the clinch position.
Darwin catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Darwin.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darwin avoiding damage as Wilder throws knees to the body.
Darwin misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Darwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darwin, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Darwin!

Charlie Darwin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ICS 19     
Date:   Mar 29, 2020
#R1#
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Durden jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden avoids the head kick by Wilder.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Wilder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder thumps Durden with a low kick.
Durden throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden slips a straight right by Wilder.
Durden throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Durden throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Wilder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Durden's defenses.
Durden takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden thuds a left hand into Wilder's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durden's sensitive parts.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Wilder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Wilder blocks a leg kick.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Wilder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilder. Wilder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilder misses with a low kick. #CL#
Wilder rushes Durden and presses him up against the cage.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durden closes the distance but Wilder moves to the side
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Durden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilder.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.#T3#
Durden feints and then cracks Wilder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilder down.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilder steps away.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Durden feints and then cracks Wilder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilder down.
Durden slips a straight right by Wilder.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wilder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Wilder saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Durden misses
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Durden slips under a jab from Wilder.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.#CL2#
Durden rushes Wilder and presses him up against the cage.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards. #BC#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durden checks a low kick from Wilder.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.
Wilder throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilder.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Durden clinches with his opponent.
Wilder wants to get back to striking at distance but Durden won't allow it. #BC#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Wilder scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilder finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
Wilder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Durden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from Wilder.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Durden cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder misses with a low kick. #T2#
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilder checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilder misses its target.
Durden thumps Wilder with a low kick.
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilder's head.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wilder lands a head shot.
Wilder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
Wilder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Wilder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Wilder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilder. Wilder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Durden throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Durden connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Wilder catches Durden right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Wilder.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilder scores with a four punch combination!
Wilder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but Wilder checks it.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
A big left from Durden misses.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilder moves out of range as Durden strikes.
A quick step to the side and Wilder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder lands the left hand.
Wilder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden looks for the body kick but Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Wilder misses.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Durden follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Durden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durden.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Wilder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
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 Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilder's head.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Durden moves out of range easily.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Durden defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Wilder throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden slips a straight right by Wilder.
Wilder lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durden is able to avoid easily.
Wilder misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilder takes a step back to recover.
Donk. Durden catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Wilder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilder swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Wilder throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilder.
Durden moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Wilder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilder's sensitive parts.
Durden tries to land a body kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilder takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Durden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Durden jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Durden closes the distance and clinches.
Durden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder working aggressively here. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Durden prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Good body shot from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head. #BC2#
Durden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Durden misses.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Durden throws out a counter right but Wilder avoids it with no problem.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilder staying out of range there.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Durden.
Well Durden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Durden!

 

Event: ICS 11     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Wilder feints and then cracks Schmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmidt down.
Schmidt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmidt checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Schmidt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schmidt is looking to chop away at Wilder's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schmidt.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Wilder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder scores with a jab.
Schmidt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Schmidt takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder digs a good hook to Schmidt's body.
Wilder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder thumps Schmidt with a low kick.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilder enables Schmidt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Schmidt stands up and waves to Wilder to follow him.
Schmidt lands a front kick.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schmidt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Schmidt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilder. That's going to slow Schmidt down.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Schmidt blocks the leg kick.
Wilder is looking to slow Schmidt down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Schmidt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
Wilder takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Schmidt wants to slow Wilder down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
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. #T3#
Wilder wants to clinch up but Schmidt keeps it at a distance.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilder checks a low kick from Schmidt.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Schmidt misses.
Schmidt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilder cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmidt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilder rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilder cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmidt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt wants to slow Wilder down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilder blocks a leg kick.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmidt wants to slow Wilder down by chopping away at his legs.
Schmidt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmidt there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Wilder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Schmidt as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Schmidt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wilder tries to move into range but Schmidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schmidt's knee momentarily.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Schmidt's defenses.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder tries to work over Schmidt's front leg with a kick but Schmidt checks it.
Wilder cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Schmidt. #CL#
Wilder has Schmidt up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt connects with a body shot.
Schmidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Wilder checks it.
Wilder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schmidt defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Schmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilder.
Wilder throws a body punch but Schmidt moves 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!
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Wilder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a looping right.
Wilder works the jab nicely.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder jabs Schmidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilder swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Schmidt drops his hands momentarily and Wilder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilder connects with a jab.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Schmidt responds with a good body kick, but Wilder manages to step out the way in time.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Wilder saw that one coming.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Wilder saw that one coming.
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.#T3#
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wilder.
Schmidt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Wilder blocks the leg kick.
Wilder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmidt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilder if he has to take too many more of those.
Schmidt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schmidt.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilder.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmidt moves out of range of the body kick.
Schmidt tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilder is wise to it.
Wilder throws a lazy head kick
and Schmidt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
Wilder stuns Schmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schmidt cracks Wilder with an open hand slap.
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking hook.
Schmidt wants to slow Wilder down by chopping away at his legs.
Schmidt looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Schmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Schmidt is looking to chop away at Wilder's legs.
Wilder throws a head kick that Schmidt semi-blocks.
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmidt's sensitive parts.
Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
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 Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmidt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder misses the jab.
Schmidt tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schmidt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Wilder moves out of range.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schmidt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Wilder slaps the foot to one side.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Wilder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmidt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmidt lands a really nice looking cross but Wilder seems unphased. #T1#
Schmidt throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Schmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder sizes up Schmidt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilder moves out of range as Schmidt throws a body kick.
Schmidt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schmidt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilder on the side of the head.#T2#
Jab by Wilder.
Wilder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schmidt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schmidt. That one must have hurt.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder moves out of range as Schmidt strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt wants to land a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schmidt punishes Wilder's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Wilder takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schmidt misses with a head kick.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Schmidt's ribs.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt checks a low kick from Wilder.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmidt throws a head kick that half lands.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmidt misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Schmidt blocks a leg kick.
Schmidt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
Schmidt throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilder to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilder misses with a low kick as Schmidt jumps back.
Schmidt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder checks a leg kick. #T4#
Schmidt swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmidt.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dieter Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmidt avoids a kick to the body.
Schmidt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Wilder slaps the foot to one side.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder doesn't manage to clinch there - Schmidt circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmidt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilder is able to avoid easily.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmidt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dieter Schmidt.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

A relieved looking Jack 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: ICS 6     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a good cross that connects.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilder is wise to it.
Schmidt lands with a nice body kick.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
Wilder is looking to chop away at Schmidt's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schmidt. Wilder shrugs it off though.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilder tests Schmidt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Schmidt looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Wilder digs a good body shot into Schmidt's ribs.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder motions for Schmidt to come forward. Wilder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt is looking for the big counter here.
Wilder checks the leg kick.
Wilder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmidt. #T1#
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Schmidt.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schmidt's head backwards.
Schmidt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmidt checks a leg kick.
Schmidt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilder misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Schmidt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schmidt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wilder defending well as Schmidt loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmidt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Schmidt lands a right hook to the body.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Wilder moved away.
Wilder throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schmidt scores with a jab. Wilder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilder throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt misses with the body kick
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Wilder connects with a body shot that sends Schmidt's belly button to the back.
Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Schmidt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilder checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilder misses its target.
Schmidt lands a slapping body shot.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Nice body kick from Schmidt.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Schmidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schmidt thows a body kick. Wilder tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Schmidt walks into a left hand.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.#TD#
Wilder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schmidt to the ground. Wilder is now in Schmidt's guard.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for a triangle but Wilder pushes his legs off easily.
Schmidt trying to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Schmidt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wilder passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Schmidt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilder trying to mount his opponent but Schmidt defends it.
Wilder prevents Schmidt from improving his position.
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 Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crunch! Schmidt slams his shin into Wilder's torso.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Wilder takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Schmidt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schmidt moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
As Schmidt backs away, Wilder returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schmidt checks a leg kick.
Wilder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.#T1#
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilder scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder jabs Schmidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Wilder slaps the foot to one side.
Schmidt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Wilder tests Schmidt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schmidt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilder. That did some damage!
Schmidt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilder.
Wilder throws a right hand that Schmidt ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmidt also avoids with ease.
Wilder shoots in for a double leg but Schmidt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schmidt moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Schmidt tries to score with a low kick but Wilder moves his leg out of the way.
Schmidt drops his hands momentarily and Wilder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilder takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Wilder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilder there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schmidt.
Wilder takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilder.
Schmidt 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.
It looked like Wilder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schmidt.
Wilder has been working on his balance at Navy Street MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Schmidt.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilder with a jab.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
It seemed like Schmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder misses with a hook to the body
and Schmidt counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schmidt counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Wilder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilder down.
Wilder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schmidt is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmidt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Schmidt cracks Wilder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Schmidt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Wilder misses.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt misses with a hook.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schmidt's head.
Schmidt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Schmidt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilder.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder connects with a right hand. Schmidt shakes it off.
Wilder jabs at Schmidt's body.
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 Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R3#
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmidt digs a good body shot into Wilder's ribs.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schmidt lands with an overhand left.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder checks the leg kick.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt misses with a leg kick.
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmidt's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Schmidt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Wilder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Good exchange - Schmidt coming out on top.
Schmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt.
Wilder looks to land a combination but Schmidt avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmidt 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 Wilder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
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.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Schmidt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Schmidt tries a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Schmidt looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Schmidt lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder moves out of range as Schmidt throws a body kick.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. #T2#
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
A jab from Schmidt finds it's way through Wilder's defenses.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder lands the left hand.
Schmidt lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick from Schmidt.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilder.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Wilder feints and then cracks Schmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmidt down.
Wilder stalks Schmidt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schmidt's face. Schmidt staggers backwards, shaken.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schmidt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmidt. That's going to slow Wilder down.
Schmidt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Wilder sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Wilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a low kick as Schmidt jumps back.
A nice side step and Schmidt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schmidt looks to throw a body kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schmidt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilder lunges at Schmidt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schmidt's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt thinks about the counter body kick.
Schmidt lands with an overhand left.
Schmidt takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the body.
Schmidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmidt dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Wilder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmidt at a distance.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Wilder moved away.
Dieter Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Schmidt moved out of range.
Wilder lands with a kick to the temple. Schmidt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Wilder saw that one coming.
Schmidt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilder lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder cracks Schmidt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dieter Schmidt.
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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: King of the Mountain Rd1 Part1     
Date:   Jan 08, 2020
#R1#
Wilder connects with a right hand. Angliese shakes it off.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Angliese fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Angliese connects with the punch.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angliese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder moves out of range as Angliese throws a body kick.
Wilder throws a series of strikes that have Angliese backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Angliese counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Angliese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Angliese chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilder works Angliese's body with a nice hook.
Wilder lands with a right hand.
Angliese throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder thows a leg kick but Angliese checks it
and Angliese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Angliese throws a one two combo.
Angliese lands with a hook. Wilder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Angliese lands with a hook. Wilder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilder connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Angliese.
Wilder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Angliese walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Angliese finds it's target.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Angliese avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Angliese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder fakes the leg kick and cracks Angliese in the body. #T2#
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Angliese connects with a right hand. Wilder shakes it off.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Angliese's body. Angliese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Angliese on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilder throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Angliese to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Angliese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Angliese's hands.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Angliese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder swings for the body but Angliese moves out of range. #CL2#
Wilder has closed the distance and engaged Angliese in a clinch.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Angliese's head.
Angliese is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Angliese struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Angliese avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angliese backwards. #T3##BC#
Angliese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angliese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Angliese does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Wilder looks to move away, Angliese throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Angliese throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder misses with a hook. Angliese ducked under it nicely.
Angliese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder takes a swing at Angliese's ribcage but misses.
Angliese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder stuns Angliese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Angliese throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Angliese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Angliese misses with a wild combination.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Angliese counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Angliese throws a wild body kick that Wilder sees coming a mile off.
Angliese throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Angliese walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Angliese slips the punch.
It looked like Angliese was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilder's coach down at Navy Street MMA 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.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Angliese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Angliese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angliese ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Angliese throws a big counter combination but Wilder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Angliese.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Angliese sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Wilder looks to move away, Angliese throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Angliese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angliese.
A nice inside leg kick there by Angliese. That's going to slow Wilder down.
Wilder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Angliese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Angliese throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Angliese's body. Angliese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Angliese on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Angliese counters with a leg kick.
Wilder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder tries a low kick but Angliese avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Angliese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Angliese.
Wilder throws a hook but Angliese avoids it easily.
Angliese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angliese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Angliese takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Wilder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilder throws a head kick but Angliese moves out of range.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Angliese.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Wilder misses
and Angliese counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Angliese has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilder misses with a hook. Angliese ducked under it nicely.
Angliese throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angliese.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angliese counters with a two punch combo.
A big right from Angliese misses.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angliese throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Donk. Wilder catches Angliese right on the button with a cross.
Angliese bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilder's head.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Angliese should have avoided that one.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angliese doesn't seem bothered though.
Angliese drops his hands momentarily and Wilder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilder slips a straight right by Angliese.
Wilder with a hook.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Angliese.
A cross from Angliese lands.
Angliese throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Angliese counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Angliese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Angliese misses with a body shot.
Angliese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Angliese catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Angliese misses the target.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angliese.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Angliese takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder tests Angliese's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Angliese throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Angliese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angliese on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilder. Wilder obviously looking to wear him down.
Angliese is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilder. Angliese shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Wilder misses
and Angliese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Wilder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Angliese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Angliese throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Angliese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilder jabs Angliese to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected.
Wilder scores with a leg kick.
Angliese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Angliese ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder lunges at Angliese with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Angliese's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wilder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Angliese misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Wilder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anglieses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Angliese counters with a two punch combo.
Wilder connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
Angliese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Angliese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Wilder tries to land a leg kick but Angliese saw it coming and moves away.
Angliese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Angliese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder punishes Angliese's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Angliese.
Wilder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Angliese is out of range and Wilder settles back down.
Angliese slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a shot to the body.
Angliese lands with a shot to the body.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angliese's head.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angliese manages to avoid it.
Angliese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Angliese misses the target.
Angliese missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Angliese misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angliese on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
It looked like Angliese was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Angliese takes a step back to recover.
Angliese with a hook.
Wilder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Angliese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Angliese's head back.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Angliese counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wilder looks for the body kick but Angliese saw that one coming.
Angliese appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Angliese walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder throws a sloppy body shot
and Angliese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angliese looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder misses with a right hand
letting Angliese counter with a right hand.
Wilder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Angliese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Wilder is rocked!
Angliese staying out of range there.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Angliese finish him?
A jab from Wilder misses.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Angliese is out of range.
Wilder seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angliese.
Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilder throws a lazy head kick
and Angliese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder slips under a jab from Angliese.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Bo Angliese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder feints and then cracks Angliese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Angliese down. #T4#
Wilder lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angliese was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
That kick from Wilder tenderised Angliese's leg. Angliese is trying to keep his angry face on.
Angliese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angliese throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Angliese looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder with a jab.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Angliese ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Angliese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angliese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilder lands with a nice body punch.
Wilder throws a head kick but Angliese moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

A very excited looking Jack 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.
The defeated Bo Angliese had this to say: 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.

 

Event: Pride FC 68     
Date:   Dec 18, 2019
#R1#
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Stark thuds a left hand into Wilder's body.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark lunges at Wilder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilder's hand.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilder.
Stark throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stark with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stark is out of range and Wilder settles back down.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark misses with a hook.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder lands a jab.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Stark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Wilder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilder on the side of the head.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
Stark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder misses the jab.#T2#
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
Wilder slips a jab from Stark.
Wilder slips under a jab from Stark.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
Wilder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stark blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stark checks it well.
Stark lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Wilder moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Stark sizes up Wilder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.#T3#
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
A jab from Stark misses.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Stark thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stark moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilder slips a jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Wilder throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Stark walks into a jab.
Stark scores with a push kick.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder moves out of range as Stark strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
An inside leg kick from Wilder misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder jabs at Stark's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wilder throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Wilder throws a low kick but Stark moves out of range easily.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder lands a head kick. Stark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.#T1#
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilder slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Stark blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Stark feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stark moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Wilder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder blocks the body kick.
Wilder digs a good hook to Stark's body.
Stark throws a series of punches but Wilder moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stark might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Stark walks into a stiff left hand from Wilder.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
As Wilder looks to move away, Stark throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Stark.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Stark connects with a crisp jab.
Wilder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilder manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stark's hands.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Stark misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Wilder slips a straight right by Stark.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Wilder lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stark defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
As Wilder looks to move away, Stark throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Stark slips a jab from Wilder.
Stark is looking for a counter combo.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Wilder throws a head kick that half lands.
Stark lands a jab to the nose.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Stark throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
A big right from Stark misses.
Wilder unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark misses the jab.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder jabs at Stark's body.#T1#
A jab lands there for Stark.
Stark throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
Wilder jabs Stark right on the nose. Stark blinks but takes it well.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Wilder throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Stark lands with a hook. Wilder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Wilder is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Wilder lands a body shot.
Stark throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Stark thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder catches Stark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stark 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 is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
Wilder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Wilder slips a jab from Stark.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilder thumps Stark with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Wilder moves forwards but Stark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Stark misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder lands a two punch combo.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stark clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Stark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilder scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Wilder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Wilder.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

A victorious Jack Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Khal Stark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans!'.

 

Event: Pride FC 62     
Date:   Nov 27, 2019
#R1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes him off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips the punch.
Wilder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has time to react.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1##CL2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has him pressed against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Wilder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a body kick.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Wilder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilder throws a right and a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a body shot.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Wilder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
Wilder prevents Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop from escaping the position.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop prevents Wilder from moving into mount.
Wilder looking to control but instead Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilder misses the body punch #CL2#
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into the clinch.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Wilder with a nice body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
Wilder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks it well.
Wilder tries to score with a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves his leg out of the way.
Wilder throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilder.
Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Wilder clinches up against the cage.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is leaning against Wilder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to slow Wilder down with leg kicks.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the target.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Wilder misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.#ROC2#
Wilder is rocked!#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints a counter leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder moves out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop strikes.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder misses with a hook #KD2#
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice right hand that sends Wilder toppling to the canvas! Wilder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finish him?!
Oh Wilder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 53     
Date:   Oct 23, 2019
#R1#
Nice shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilder's sensitive parts.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilder lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilder on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilder under the eye.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Wilder looks to throw a body kick
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magomedov.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
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.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder 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.
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Wilder's leg. Wilder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilder defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Wilder scores with a nice head shot.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Wilder blocks a jab.
Magomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilder defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Wilder.
Wilder throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder connects with a jab.
Wilder lands the left hand.#T3#
Magomedov takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov pushes Wilder away with a front kick.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilder to the mat! Wilder manages to get full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Wilder's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.#T4#
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Wilder won't allow it.
Wilder trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Wilder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Wilder's ribcage. Wilder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder lands a right hand. #T1#
Wilder lands an uppercut.
Wilder lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Wilder digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov stuns Wilder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Wilder moved away.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Wilder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedov's head backwards.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the cage.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Wilder tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Wilder moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
Wilder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Magomedov thumps Wilder with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilder's guard.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilder is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is controlling Magomedov's posture.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov distracts Wilder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov postures up.
Wilder has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wilder clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilder.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Wilder tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Wilder is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target. #CL#
Magomedov clinches. #T1##BC2#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Wilder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilder counters with a right hand to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Wilder's body. Wilder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilder misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilder's calf.
Wilder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Magomedov does it's job there.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Wilder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilder is able to avoid easily.
Wilder slips a jab from Magomedov.#TD#
Wilder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov passes Wilder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov working Wilder over with strikes.
Wilder is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilder.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilder's head.#T4#
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov passes Wilder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!

A very excited looking Marat Magomedov 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: Pride FC 48     
Date:   Oct 02, 2019
#R1#
Grieg misses with a body kick.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grieg, right into the meat.
Grieg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Grieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Grieg moves into the clinch.
Grieg swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
Wilder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grieg has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder working aggressively here. #BC2#
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Wilder cracks Grieg with a good jab.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Grieg misses the target.
Wilder throws a right hand that Grieg ducks under and follows up with a left that Grieg also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grieg throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Wilder lands the left hand.#T1#
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Grieg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Grieg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Grieg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilder's half guard.
Grieg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grieg working Wilder over with strikes.
Grieg with the ground and pound but Wilder uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grieg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grieg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grieg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilder wants to stand and escape but Grieg is having none of it.
Grieg connects with a couple of short punches.
Grieg scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grieg stops Wilder from standing up.
Grieg postures up.
Grieg throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilder controlling the position.
Grieg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grieg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grieg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grieg distracts Wilder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grieg.
Wilder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grieg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Grieg working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grieg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grieg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grieg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grieg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grieg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder wants to stand but Grieg is controlling the position.
Grieg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grieg scoring with some ground and pound.
Grieg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder has momentary wrist control but Grieg slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grieg.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grieg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grieg is working Wilder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Grieg lands a couple of elbows.
Grieg cracks Wilder with a solid left hand.
Grieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grieg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grieg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilder pulls Grieg in close to prevent any damage.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grieg.
Wilder trying to control the position here.
Grieg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Wilder pushes Grieg off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Grieg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grieg throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Grieg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grieg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Grieg does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grieg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilder.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Grieg's head.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Grieg counters with a right hand to the body.
Grieg throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grieg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder thinks about the counter body kick.
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Grieg avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grieg counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Grieg defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Grieg.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grieg doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Grieg takes one to the chin there.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Grieg seems unphased.
Grieg throws a solid leg kick but Wilder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grieg.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grieg has time to react.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grieg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grieg moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Grieg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilder's knee momentarily.
Grieg needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Grieg counters with a low kick, right behind Wilder 's knee.
Wilder misses with a left hand
letting Grieg counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grieg.
Grieg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Grieg.
Grieg is looking for a counter combo.
Grieg connects with a jab.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilder connects with a body shot.
Wilder drops his hands momentarily and Grieg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wilder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Grieg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Wilder misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grieg misses the target.#T3#
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Grieg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Grieg.
Grieg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilder sprawls well. Wilder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grieg gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvard Grieg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Grieg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Grieg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grieg throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Grieg jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Grieg blocks a leg kick.
As Wilder looks to move away, Grieg throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Grieg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grieg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grieg checks a low kick from Wilder.
Nice jab there from Wilder. #T4#
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Grieg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grieg ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Grieg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grieg or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilder, which made it look bad.
Wilder scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grieg throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Grieg lands but Wilder takes it in his stride.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Grieg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grieg is looking for a counter combo.
Wilder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griegs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Grieg.
Grieg staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wilder throws a jab when Grieg was well out of range.
Grieg slips a jab from Wilder.
A swing and a miss from Grieg.
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 Grieg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grieg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder delivers a nice body kick.
Grieg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Grieg throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Grieg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grieg has a takedown stuffed.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Grieg throws a push kick but Wilder slaps the foot to one side.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Grieg avoids it with no problem.
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Grieg is looking for a counter combo.
Wilder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grieg checks a leg kick.
Grieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Grieg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grieg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grieg walks into a stiff left hand from Wilder.
Grieg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grieg scores with a body shot.
Wilder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grieg throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Grieg moved out of range nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grieg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grieg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grieg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grieg avoids the head kick by Wilder.
An attempted straight right counter from Grieg misses the target.
Grieg throws a wild body kick that Wilder sees coming a mile off.
Wilder throws a jab when Grieg was well out of range.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Grieg.
Wilder is looking to chop away at Grieg's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grieg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grieg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grieg throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Grieg throws a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grieg in his tracks.
Grieg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Grieg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grieg tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Wilder throws a body punch but Grieg moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Grieg avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Grieg misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.#T4#
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilder misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Grieg counters by clinching up.
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 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grieg backwards.
Grieg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilder smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvard Grieg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grieg tries to land a leg kick but Wilder saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grieg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Grieg misses with a head kick.
Grieg throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Grieg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for Wilder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: NSC 53: Campbell vs Scaletta     
Date:   Sep 03, 2019
#R1#
Fietsora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder dodges the punch combination from Fietsora.
Fietsora misses with a head kick.
Wilder misses with a hook to the body
and Fietsora counters with a three punch combo that has Wilder backing up. Wilder nods at Fietsora to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Fietsora rushes Wilder and presses him up against the ropes.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Wilder prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fietsora.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Fietsora's head.
A nice left hand lands by Fietsora.
Wilder lands a body shot.
Fietsora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fietsora misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fietsora tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder lands a shot to the body.
Fietsora misses with the head strike. #T1#
Fietsora throws an elbow that misses.
Fietsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fietsoras head.
Fietsora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
Fietsora gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fietsora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Fietsora.
Fietsora misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilder.
Wilder tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A short left from Wilder. #BC2#
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Fietsora moved out of range nicely.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fietsora.
Fietsora appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Fietsora slips the punch.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Fietsora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fietsora doesn't seem bothered though.
Fietsora misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fietsora is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Fietsora moves into the clinch.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Fietsora throws a head punch that misses.
Fietsora throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Fietsora lands a body shot.
A short right from Wilder on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fietsora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilder is leaning against Fietsora and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilder.
Fietsora throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fietsora tries to clinch up.
Wilder connects with a jab.
Wilder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fietsora counters with a big head kick but Wilder shrugs it off.
Fietsora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Romulus Fietsora will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fietsora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wilder connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fietsora looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Fietsora wants to clinch.
Fietsora connects with a solid leg kick.
Fietsora defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Crunch! Wilder slams his shin into Fietsora's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fietsora gets a clinch.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder is trying to break free.
Wilder blocks an elbow strike.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Fietsora avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the ropes.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder. #T1#
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Fietsora has the dominant position.
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fietsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fietsora lands a left hand.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Fietsora keeps him there for the moment.
Fietsora lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Fietsora has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Wilder on the inside.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Fietsora manages to break the clinch.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Fietsora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Wilder dodges the punch combination from Fietsora.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romulus Fietsora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fietsora tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Fietsora walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Fietsora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Fietsora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fietsora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fietsora moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Fietsora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Wilder tries to keep at a distance but Fietsora has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fietsora.
A head punch on the inside from Fietsora fails to land.
Fietsora can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Fietsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
Wilder misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fietsora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fietsora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Fietsora there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fietsora tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Fietsora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fietsora wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Fietsora avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Fietsora as he checks the leg kick.
Fietsora wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick by Fietsora misses
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder takes a swing at Fietsora's ribcage but misses.
Fietsora slips a jab from Wilder.
Romulus Fietsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Fietsora throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Fietsora is out of range.
Fietsora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fietsora manages to avoid it.
Fietsora defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder lands with a nice body punch.
Fietsora wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.
Wilder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fietsora counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fietsora misses with a head kick.
Fietsora wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fietsora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Wilder scores with a three punch combo!
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Fietsora.
Wilder throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fietsora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fietsora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder throws a solid leg kick but Fietsora takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilder.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Fietsora's defenses.
Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
Wilder tests Fietsora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fietsora drops his hands momentarily and Wilder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fietsora misses with a double jab
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!

Jack Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: NSC 49: McDonald vs Tatum     
Date:   Aug 20, 2019
#R1#
Day throws a lazy head kick
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder slips under a jab from Day.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Day looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Day counters with a single leg into guard. Wilder didn't expect that.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder is trying to keep Day in close.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilder pulls Day in to control the position.
Day trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder with a jab.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a lazy head kick
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Day.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Day with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a head kick.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Day.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Day let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Day is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Day moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilder defends it well.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Day feints a counter leg kick.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Day connects with a high kick.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilder works Day's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day blocks a jab.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
And Day tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder checks a low kick from Day.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Wilder.
Day steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilder stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a nice body kick.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilder throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Wilder stalks Day and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Day's face. Day staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Wilder takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilder.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Nice body kick from Wilder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Jab from Wilder.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilder steps away.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Day's head backwards.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder misses with a leg kick. #KD2#
Day lands a big head kick that sends Wilder tumbling to the mat! Day takes a step backwards and waves Wilder back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Wilder is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.
Wilder digs a good hook to Day's body.
Oh Wilder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilder.
Wilder seems to have got his legs back now.
Day blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!

After winning the bout, Jack Wilder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: NSC 42: Wolf vs Boston     
Date:   Jul 23, 2019
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilder checks a leg kick.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Agnarsson slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Agnarsson digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
Agnarsson lands a jab.
Wilder dips to his left and cracks Agnarsson with an uppercut!
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a nice body kick.
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Agnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Agnarsson. Wilder shrugs it off though.
Agnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agnarsson connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilder.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilder. Agnarsson shrugs it off though.
Agnarsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Wilder cracks Agnarsson with an open hand slap.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Agnarsson slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Agnarsson blocks the low kick.
Agnarsson misses with the combination.
Wilder thuds his right hand into Agnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Agnarsson! But no joy.
Agnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Agnarsson tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Agnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Agnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder lands the left hand.
Wilder checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilder tests Agnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilder scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Wilder.
Agnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Wilder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Agnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarsson scores with a jab.
Agnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Agnarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilder with a body shot.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
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 Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Agnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Agnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
As Agnarsson backs away, Wilder returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson works Wilder's body with a nice hook.
Agnarsson connects with the punch.
Agnarsson lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.#CL#
Wilder clinches up with Agnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agnarsson's coach down at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Agnarsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Agnarsson on the inside.
Agnarsson trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Agnarsson tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Agnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Agnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Agnarsson digs a right hand underneath Wilder's ribcage. Wilder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Agnarsson blocking some punches.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Agnarsson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Agnarsson controls his hands.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Agnarsson wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Agnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilder throws the left hand but Agnarsson avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilder.
Nice defenses there by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson blocks a jab.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder feints and then cracks Agnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agnarsson down.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arnar Agnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Agnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Agnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Agnarsson throws a combination. Wilder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Agnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder moves away from the strike by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Agnarsson blocks a leg kick.
Agnarsson misses with a low kick.
Wilder swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range. #T1#
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Agnarsson moved out of range.
Wilder misses with a shot to the body
and Agnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilder thinking.
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Agnarsson throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Agnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilder in his tracks.
Agnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Agnarsson connects with a leg kick. Wilder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Agnarsson clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Agnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Agnarsson walks into a left hand. #T2#
Wilder throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Agnarsson misses with a double jab.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Agnarsson.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Agnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a low kick.
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Agnarsson scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Agnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Agnarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arnar Agnarsson.
I think Agnarsson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Arnar Agnarsson!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Arnar Agnarsson!

Arnar Agnarsson wins by majority decision!

Arnar Agnarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio     
Date:   Jun 25, 2019
#R1#
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shiit on the side of the head.
Shiit tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shiit shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilder scores with a jab. Shiit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiit shoots for a takedown but Wilder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustapha Shiit.
A jab from Wilder misses. #TD2#
Shiit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilder trying to control here.
Shiit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilder wants to control but Shiit is keeping busy.
Shiit tries to pass to full mount but Wilder defends it. #T1#
Shiit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Shiit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shiit. #SUB2#
Shiit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilder is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilder is working hard here to advance position.
Shiit works his way into side control.
Shiit trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Shiit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wilder misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Wilder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Shiit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Shiit drives through with a takedown into Wilder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shiit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shiit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiit pushing down on Wilder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Wilder trying to control from the bottom.
Shiit wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shiit is trying to work for a kimura but Wilder is defending well. #SUB2#
Shiit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Shiit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shiit. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shiit trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder has control of Shiit's left arm, preventing Shiit from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiit advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mustapha Shiit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Shiit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiit.
Wilder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilder wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilder tries a low kick but Shiit avoids it.#TD2#
Shiit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilder pulls Shiit in close to his closed guard and prevents Shiit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shiit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shiit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shiit wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. #T1#
Shiit is fighting to break Wilder's control of his arms but Wilder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shiit is stalling in the full guard.
Shiit trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice defenses there by Shiit.
Wilder sets himself, and Shiit steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilder avoids it this time.
Shiit slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiit is just out of range.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiit tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilder is wise to it.
Wilder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Wilder.
Mustapha Shiit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Shiit should have avoided that one.
Wilder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shiit.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shiit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab. #TD2#
Shiit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Shiit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!

Jack Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: NSC 27: Zuma vs Wolf     
Date:   May 28, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Ho Joy ducks down to avoid it.
Ho Joy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Ho Joy lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Ho Joy slips the punch.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.
Wilder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Joy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho Joy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder thuds his right hand into Ho Joy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Wilder misses.
Ho Joy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Ho Joy misses
and Wilder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Joy doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilder circles away. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Wilder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder lands a leg kick that knocks Ho Joy off balance momentarily.#CL#
Ho Joy instigates a clinch.
Ho Joy taking a breather.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Joy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Ho Joy is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilder gets an underhook and turns Ho Joy into the ropes.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wilder.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Ho Joy. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder's coach down at The Salvatore School for the Gifted 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.
A bit of stalling here from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Ho Joy is trying to break free.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy has Wilder pushed against the ropes.
Ho Joy lands a nice uppercut.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Wilder pushes Ho Joy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Ho Joy tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack 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.
#R2#
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Ho Joy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Ho Joy scores with a shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
Ho Joy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilder. Ho Joy shrugs it off though.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Joy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Joy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy is looking to chop away at Wilder's legs.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from Ho Joy.
Wilder tries to clinch but Ho Joy is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Wilder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy takes one on the button.
Wilder misses with a hook.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho Joy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Joy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a good low kick that Wilder was not able to check.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Ho Joy moves out of range easily.
As Wilder tries to get set, Ho Joy tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilder manages to avoid the attempt.
Ho Joy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Ho Joy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Ho Joy has managed to clinch.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Ho Joy blocks an uppercut.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder pushes Ho Joy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Wilder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder tries to work over Ho Joy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Ho Joy tries to tie him up.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Joy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Wilder blocks the leg kick.
Ho Joy 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilder as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Joy. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Ho Joy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Ho Joy avoids them all with ease.
Ho Joy keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Joy thumps Wilder with a low kick.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho Joy tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Joy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilder.
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook but Ho Joy blocks it.
Ho Joy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
The crowd cheers as Ho Joy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho Joy.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder drops his hands momentarily and Ho Joy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Joy.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ho Joy blocks a jab.
Ho Joy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ho Joy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilder misses with a hook to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Joy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho Joy lands a high kick!
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Joy tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Joy thumps Wilder with a low kick.
Wilder throws a combination that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Wilder is rocked!
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him?
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Wilder blocks the low kick.
Ho Joy is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Ho Joy.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ho Joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho Joy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Do Ho Joy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Wilder avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Ho Joy's head but Ho Joy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho Joy walks into a jab.
Wilder throws a jab when Ho Joy was well out of range.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Ho Joy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Joy. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho Joy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ho Joy wants to land a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Ho Joy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Joy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Ho Joy misses.
Ho Joy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilder is able to avoid easily.
Ho Joy cracks Wilder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Ho Joy tries to clinch
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho Joy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Joy.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho Joy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Ho Joy's head back.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ho Joy - that will leave a mark!
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Ho Joy clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ho Joy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho Joy can pounce on him.
Ho Joy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho Joy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ho Joy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Joy thows a leg kick but Wilder checks it
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Joy.
Wilder drops his hands momentarily and Ho Joy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Ho Joy had his way with Jack Wilder in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wilder cracks Ho Joy with a good jab.
Ho Joy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilder throws a head kick that half lands.
Ho Joy works over Wilder's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a sloppy body shot
and Ho Joy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho Joy throws a low kick, looking for Wilder's leg but Wilder calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Joy.
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!
Ho Joy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho Joy.
Wilder misses the body punch
and Ho Joy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilder's knee momentarily.
Ho Joy throws a low kick, looking for Wilder's leg but Wilder calmly moves out of range.
Wilder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Ho Joy delivers a nice body kick.
Ho Joy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder works the jab nicely.
Wilder misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Ho Joy counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho Joy blocks the leg kick.
Ho Joy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilder misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Joy.
Wilder checks a low kick from Ho Joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder needs to keep his hands up - Ho Joy had a free shot at his head there.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Ho Joy slips the punch.
Ho Joy 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 missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder throws a jab when Ho Joy was well out of range.
A big right from Wilder misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Joy.
Ho Joy cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg. #T2#
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho Joy with a hook.#CL#
Ho Joy rushes Wilder and presses him up against the ropes.
Ho Joy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Ho Joy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Do Ho Joy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ho Joy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight as a draw!

Do Ho Joy wins by majority decision!

Do Ho Joy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Do Ho Joy 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: NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca     
Date:   May 07, 2019
#R1#
Wilder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huia with a poor takedown
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Huia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Huia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia pushing down on Wilder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huia. #T1#
Wilder is not content to let Huia control the position.#SUB#
Huia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilder is just riding it out for now. Huia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Huia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Wilder is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilder is trying to maintain the position but Huia is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilder for as long as he can get away with.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Huia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilder sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilder wants to control but Huia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilder misses the jab.
Huia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huia.
Wilder swings for the body but Huia moves out of range.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiremu Huia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huia slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Huia staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Huia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huia slips a jab from Wilder.
Huia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huia tries to clinch
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Good work by Huia as he checks the leg kick.
Huia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilder is looking to land body kicks.
Huia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Wilder lands.
Huia throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huia tries to clinch up.#T2#
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Wilder tries to get set, Huia tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilder manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilder misses with the body kick
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Huia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Wilder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Huia gets a clinch.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huia has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Huia is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wilder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Wilder clinches with his opponent.
Huia is trying to stall.
Huia has Wilder pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wilder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Huia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Huia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huia lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilder is controlling Huia's posture.
Wilder working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Wilder pulls Huia in close to prevent any damage.
Wilder is trying to keep Huia in close.
Huia trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huia looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilder has Huia pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huia ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Huia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilder cracks the inside of Huia's front leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilder misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Huia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Jack 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: NSC 15: Nielsen vs Hoyo     
Date:   Apr 16, 2019
#R1#
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Diamond's ribs.
Diamond throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond throws a combination that misses
and Wilder counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Salvatore School for the Gifted in the buildup to the fight.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Wilder throws a nice head kick!
Diamond misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilder jabs Diamond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diamond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilder to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diamond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Diamond tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diamond misses with a combination
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Diamond.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Wilder cracks Diamond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diamond looks winded!
Diamond shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilder eats them both and turns towards Diamond to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diamond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Diamond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diamond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diamond throws a combination that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Diamond should have avoided that one.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
Diamond throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder lands a jab.
Wilder catches Diamond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
As Diamond looks to move away, Wilder throws a big counter combo but Diamond just gets out of the way.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Wilder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diamond just manages to avoid it.
Wilder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.#T2#
Diamond walks into a jab.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilder dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Wilder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamond throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilder jabs at Diamond's body.
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilder throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Diamond is rocked!
Diamond tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Wilder catches Diamond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Diamond's cut.
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#
Wilder tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diamond walks into a straight right hand from Wilder.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder with a hook.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Diamond does no damage. #T1#
Diamond misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder connects with a combination that backs up Diamond into the ropes. Wilder lands a flurry of punches that gets past Diamond's guard. Diamond is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Wilder bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!
A victorious Jack Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
King Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'That's gonna hurt in the morning. Anyone got an aspirin?'.

 

Event: NSC 9: Maximus vs Torres     
Date:   Mar 26, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Brooks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brooks throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Wilder jabs Brooks right on the nose. Brooks blinks but takes it well.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilder. Brooks shrugs it off though.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder digs a good body shot into Brooks's ribs.
Brooks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilder on the side of the head.
Wilder cracks Brooks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brooks feints and then cracks Wilder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilder down. #CL#
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Wilder gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
Brooks looking to stall.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Wilder digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Brooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right from Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the ropes.
Wilder lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wilder. #T2#
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Wilder.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head. #ROC2#
Brooks is rocked!
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Brooks scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Brooks 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.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brooks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilder.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brooks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brooks lands with a straight right. Wilder didn't see that one coming.
Brooks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooks lands with an overhand left.
Brooks digs a good body shot into Wilder'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!
Wilder walks into a stiff left hand from Brooks.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Wilder lands.
Brooks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Brooks settles back down.
Brooks thumps Wilder with a low kick.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Brooks blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Brooks tries to land a leg kick but Wilder saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooks blocks a leg kick.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Reginald Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
We've been informed that Wilder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brookss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brooks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Brooks counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Wilder. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks misses with some punches.
Brooks seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A short left from Wilder.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilder gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the ropes.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
Brooks taking a breather.
Brooks is looking to control Wilder's arms but Wilder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brooks has his back to the ropes.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilder lands with a cross.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reginald Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilder, right into the meat.
Wilder with a hook.
Brooks checks the leg kick.
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brooks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder moves out of range as Brooks throws a body kick.
Brooks cracks Wilder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brooks finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Wilder swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Wilder.#T1#
Brooks moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Wilder there.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Wilder lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the ropes and back into range.
Wilder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilder moves forwards but Brooks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Brooks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Brooks lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
Wilder swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder slips a jab from Brooks.
Brooks throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Brooks only half commits.
Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Brooks throws a lazy head kick
and Wilder counters with a thumping low kick.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder dips to his left and cracks Brooks with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
Brooks throws a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks misses with a looping left.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilder punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brooks thuds a left hand into Wilder's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Wilder.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Jack 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: DARE 91     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Day 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.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Day misses with a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Day blocks a jab.
Wilder cracks Day with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day tries to land a leg kick but Wilder saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.#T1#
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Wilder lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Wilder throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilder at a distance.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Day.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Day there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Day thumps Wilder with a low kick.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder lands a head kick!
Day moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Day seems unphased.
Day throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder throws a big counter combination but Day scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Day throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilder digs a good hook to Day's body.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day misses with a leg kick.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Day to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder slips a jab from Day.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Day closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Wilder has one foot on Day's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Wilder.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilder.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day lands with a straight right. Wilder didn't see that one coming.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder cracks Day with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilder lands with a cross.
Wilder throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Wilder misses with a body shot
letting Day counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wilder throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Wilder only half commits.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Day on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilder throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day connects with a body shot.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Wilder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
Wilder misses the jab.
Day throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Day just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Day settles back down.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Wilder leaves Day with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Day moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Day lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilder takes a step back to recover.
Day walks into a left hand.
Day has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilder.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Wilder cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Day settles back down.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Day cracks Wilder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
A big left from Day misses.
Day misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
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 Jack 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Day goes for a double leg but Wilder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilder continues to drive forward.
Day throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Day's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Wilder connects with a high kick.
Day cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
Wilder cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder with a nice cross.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Day feints the counter takedown.
Wilder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Day. Wilder shrugs it off though.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Day darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilder throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Day follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Wilder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Day misses with a looping left.
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!
Day lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Day lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Day fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilder on the side of the head.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilder is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Wilder circles away and we're back to standing.
Day scores with a head kick.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Day. #T3#
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Wilder misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself. #T4#
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Day lands a high kick!
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilder tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilder to the ground. Wilder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Wilder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Day.
Well Wilder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Wilder!

A relieved looking Jack 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: DARE 85     
Date:   Nov 25, 2018
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Cooke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Cooke checks a low kick from Wilder.
Cooke tries to counter by clinching up but Wilder breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder with a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke controls the position.#T1#
Cooke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilder's legs.
Cooke wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Cooke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cooke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilder tries to escape but Cooke is in control.
Cooke tries to move to mount but Wilder blocks the move with his legs.
Cooke taking a breather here.
Cooke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilder is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Wilder prevents Cooke from improving position.
What's Wilder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilder lands with a hook. Cooke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilder with a nice cross.#T4#
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooke misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilder.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. Cooke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilder enables Cooke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Wilder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cooke taking a breather.
Cooke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder 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#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooke. Wilder shrugs it off though. #CL#
Cooke gets a clinch.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilder avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Cooke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Cooke lands a knee to the head.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cooke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cooke throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.#CL#
Wilder gets tackled into the cage by Cooke. Cooke maintains the clinch.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Cooke missing with knees to the body.
Cooke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Wilder on the inside.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Wilder shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cooke looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Wilder gets through Cooke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Wilder with a jab.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Wilder gets tackled into the cage by Cooke. Cooke maintains the clinch.
Cooke stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke misses with an elbow strike.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke misses with a knee to the head.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Cooke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilder prevents it.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage. #BC#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Cooke checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it. #CL#
Cooke has managed to clinch.
Wilder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack Wilder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Wilder.
Knees to the body from Cooke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
Cooke landing knees to the body.
Wilder is breathing heavily.#T4#
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!
Cooke is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Cooke.
Wilder avoiding damage as Cooke throws knees to the body. #TD#
Cooke has Wilder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cooke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wilder tumbling to the mat - Cooke dives into Wilder's guard.
Wilder is pulling down on Cooke's head to control his posture.
Cooke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Cooke drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cooke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilder can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilder.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wilder scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilder lands a body punch.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Good body shot from Wilder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooke trying to land knees to the body.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilder avoids the damage to the body.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Cooke's head.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Wilder.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Cooke throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Cooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke connects with a crisp jab.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke slips a jab from Wilder.
Cooke misses with a leg kick.
Wilder connects with a jab.
Wilder tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Jab by Cooke.
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooke on the side of the head.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Wilder misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
It looked like Cooke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuel Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Wilder lands a head shot.
Wilder tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick from Cooke lands but Wilder takes it in his stride.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Cooke takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Cooke lands a slapping body shot.
Cooke slips a jab from Wilder.
Cooke is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooke misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooke momentarily.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

A victorious Jack Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AFC #6     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Wilder checks a low kick from Tiernan.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conor Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tiernan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
Wilder half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tiernan lands with a cross.
Tiernan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilder.
Tiernan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Tiernan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiernans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiernan misses with a double jab
and Wilder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiernan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiernan lands a high kick!
Tiernan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiernan is looking to clinch.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiernan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Tiernan.
Wilder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crunch! Wilder slams his shin into Tiernan's torso.
Tiernan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
A jab lands there for Tiernan.#CL2#
Tiernan has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilder is trying to break free.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Tiernan has the dominant position.
Tiernan has Wilder pressed against the cage. #T2#
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder. #BC#
Wilder manages to break the clinch.
Tiernan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiernan somewhat.
Wilder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiernan. Tiernan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilder checks a leg kick.
Tiernan takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiernan checks a leg kick.
Tiernan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiernan punishes Wilder's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Tiernan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Tiernan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiernan looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Tiernan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tiernan prevents Wilder from breaking the clinch.
Wilder is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
A shot in the inside from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike.
Wilder trying to stall but Tiernan improves his position.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Tiernan checks it.
Wilder wants to slow Tiernan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiernan unleashes a big counter combination but Wilder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Tiernan.
Tiernan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilder throws a series of strikes that have Tiernan backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Tiernan connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
Tiernan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Tiernan with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tiernan has managed to clinch.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Wilder to work.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan pushes Wilder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conor Tiernan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tiernan is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 misses with a kick to the body.
Tiernan connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Tiernan.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiernan cracks Wilder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Wilder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Tiernan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Tiernan does no damage.
A jab lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tiernan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiernan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilder with a jab.
Good leg kick by Wilder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tiernan looks to clinch
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Tiernan instigates a clinch.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Tiernan is controlling him.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Tiernan blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiernan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilder throws a body punch but Tiernan moves out of range.
Wilder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiernan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Tiernan.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the body
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder throws out a leg kick but Tiernan moves out of range and Wilder only half commits.
A big right from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the head.
Tiernan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Tiernan moved out of range nicely.
Tiernan moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Tiernan misses with a left hand
and Wilder counters with a good low kick that Tiernan was not able to check. #T3#
Tiernan throws a body kick that misses
and Wilder counters with a good low kick that Tiernan was not able to check.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Wilder.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilder, right into the meat.
Tiernan lands an overhand right.
Tiernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Sloppy strikes from Wilder. Those never looked like landing.
Tiernan lands with a shot to the body.
Tiernan ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiernan can pounce on him.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
The crowd cheers as Tiernan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Conor Tiernan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Tiernan has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tiernan lands a nice uppercut.
Tiernan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wilder is keeping busy.
Tiernan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
Tiernan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiernan has Wilder pressed against the cage, preventing Wilder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tiernan stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor Tiernan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilder throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilder throws a right hand that Tiernan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiernan also avoids with ease.
Tiernan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder tries to land a leg kick but Tiernan saw it coming and moves away.
Tiernan connects with the punch.
Wilder throws a low kick but Tiernan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Tiernan.
Tiernan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiernan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiernan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Tiernan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Wilder walks into a stiff left hand from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiernan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiernan lands a body shot.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Tiernan moves into range and clinches up with Wilder.
Wilder tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder trying to stall but Tiernan improves his position.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Tiernan has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder tries to circle away but Tiernan has him pinned against the cage.
Tiernan presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Tiernan prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Tiernan prevents Wilder from breaking the clinch.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilder blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiernan just manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Tiernan there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder lands a body shot.
Wilder lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Tiernan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiernan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tiernan connects with a right hand. Wilder shakes it off.
Wilder throws out a leg kick but Tiernan moves out of range and Wilder only half commits.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiernan. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Tiernan slips the punch.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Tiernan misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiernan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tiernan duly obliges.
Wilder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Tiernan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Tiernan forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan works on Wilder's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiernan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilder is trying to stall. #TD2#
Tiernan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Wilder manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiernan! But no joy.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Tiernan.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Tiernan is out of range.
Tiernan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Tiernan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder throws a solid leg kick but Tiernan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilder.
Tiernan wants to counter the offense by Wilder and move into the clinch position.
Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
A big right from Tiernan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Tiernan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Wilder throws a jab when Tiernan was well out of range.
Wilder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilder.
Tiernan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiernan blocks a jab.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiernan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Tiernan feints a counter leg kick.
Wilder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiernan. Tiernan obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilder misses with a low kick as Tiernan jumps back.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Tiernan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiernan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilder counters with a thumping low kick.
Tiernan cracks Wilder with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.#T1#
Tiernan looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiernan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder wants to slow Tiernan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiernan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiernan connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiernan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Wilder tries to keep at a distance but Tiernan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiernan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilder counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiernan.
Donk. Tiernan catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiernan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilder.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan scores with a hook.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Tiernan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Wilder throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tiernan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Tiernan slips under a jab from Wilder.
Wilder thumps Tiernan with a low kick.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Tiernan connects with a crisp jab.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiernan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiernan throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
Wilder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiernan throws out the jab.
Wilder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder. #T4#
Tiernan throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Tiernan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilder tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tiernan manages to move to mount!
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!
Tiernan wants to control the pace but Wilder is squirming around nicely.
Wilder tries to hold on but Tiernan postures up.
Wilder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Conor Tiernan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder slips a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan connects with a jab.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it.
It looked like Wilder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiernan.
Wilder throws a low kick but Tiernan moves out of range easily.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Tiernan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder cracks the inside of Tiernan's front leg.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Tiernan is out of range.
Tiernan blocks a leg kick.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Good shot there by Tiernan.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
Wilder throws a right hand that Tiernan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiernan also avoids with ease.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Tiernan throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tiernan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Wilder stalling in the clinch but Tiernan improves position.
Wilder just leaning against Tiernan, taking a breather.
Tiernan scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Tiernan has clasped his hands together around Wilder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wilder's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Wilder can't do much from the bottom here.
Tiernan taking a break here but Wilder is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Tiernan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Tiernan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Tiernan stalling away here and it's allowed Wilder to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Conor Tiernan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiernan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tiernan being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the body from Tiernan misses
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Tiernan.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Tiernan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiernan checks a low kick from Wilder.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilder throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiernan misses the target.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Tiernan scores with a hook to the body. Wilder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Tiernan.
Well Tiernan 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Conor Tiernan!

Conor Tiernan is the new lightweight champion!
Conor Tiernan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AFC #4 First Champion     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Bougoumou digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
Bougoumou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Bougoumou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bougoumou connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Bougoumou finds it's target.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Bougoumou.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bougoumou to score with a decent uppercut.
Bougoumou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bougoumou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilder momentarily.
A jab lands there for Bougoumou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bougoumou.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
A jab from Bougoumou misses.
Bougoumou looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Bougoumou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bougoumou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Bougoumou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bougoumou is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bougoumou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bougoumou trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bougoumou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Bougoumou is pressing down on Wilder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilder is holding on for now.
Bougoumou 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. #SUB#
Bougoumou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Wilder is defending against the submission attempts here by Bougoumou. #SUB#
Bougoumou is trying to work for a kimura but Wilder is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Bougoumou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilder sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bougoumou seems to be working for a kimura but Wilder defends the submission attempt.
Bougoumou is looking to stall here but Wilder recovers full guard.
Bougoumou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
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.
Bougoumou wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. #SUB#
Bougoumou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bougoumou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bougoumou being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bougoumou blocks a head kick by Wilder.
It looks like Bougoumou has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bougoumou misses with a looping right.
Bougoumou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bougoumou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Bougoumou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Bougoumou feints and as Wilder raises his hands in defense, Bougoumou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bougoumou tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Bougoumou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ouje Bougoumou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bougoumou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bougoumou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bougoumou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bougoumou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bougoumou tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Ouje Bougoumou has been cut.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bougoumou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bougoumou connects with a looping right hand.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bougoumou. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder jabs at Bougoumou's body.
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Bougoumou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Bougoumou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bougoumou manages to avoid it.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilder. That's going to slow Bougoumou down.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouje Bougoumou is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Bougoumou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bougoumou missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bougoumou misses with a looping right.
Bougoumou connects with a body shot.
Bougoumou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Bougoumou.
Wilder misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Bougoumou counters with a shoot takedown. Wilder fights it but they end up in guard.
Bougoumou wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Wilder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Bougoumou trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Bougoumou tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Bougoumou trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is trying to keep Bougoumou in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Wilder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bougoumou misses the jab.
Bougoumou throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Bougoumou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bougoumou tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bougoumou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Bougoumou counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bougoumou.
Bougoumou misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bougoumou throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder misses with a straight left. #T4#
Wilder connects with a jab.
Bougoumou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Bougoumou's front leg but catches the back leg as Bougoumou tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bougoumou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilder jabs at Bougoumou's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilder, right into the meat.
Bougoumou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilder.
Bougoumou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Wilder throws a counter combo.
Wilder lands a leg kick that knocks Bougoumou off balance momentarily.
Wilder is looking to score with low kicks.
Bougoumou blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilder tries to land a leg kick but Bougoumou saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder is looking to chop away at Bougoumou's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ouje Bougoumou's cut.
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.
#R3#
Wilder misses the body punch
and Bougoumou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bougoumou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Bougoumou slips under a jab from Wilder.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Wilder moves out of range as Bougoumou strikes.
Bougoumou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilder. That's going to slow Bougoumou down.
Bougoumou misses with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bougoumou lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bougoumou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bougoumou's head backwards.#T1#
Bougoumou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Bougoumou blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bougoumou moves away.
Bougoumou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Bougoumou finds it's target.
Bougoumou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bougoumou.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bougoumou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bougoumou. That did some damage!
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bougoumou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bougoumou moves away.
Bougoumou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilder. That's going to slow Bougoumou down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bougoumou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bougoumou throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Bougoumou steps away.
Bougoumou throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Bougoumou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot.
Bougoumou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bougoumou misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bougoumou goes for a double leg but Wilder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilder continues to drive forward.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Bougoumou missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Bougoumou.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bougoumou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bougoumou finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Wilder lands the left hand.
Bougoumou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bougoumou misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
The crowd cheers as Bougoumou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
Bougoumou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Bougoumou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Bougoumou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bougoumou drops back looking for a leg! Wilder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilder manages to kick Bougoumou off! Bougoumou jumps back into Wilder's guard. #T4#
Wilder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bougoumou wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Bougoumou from controlling successfully.
Bougoumou being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ouje Bougoumou clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ouje Bougoumou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Wilder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilder.
Bougoumou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Bougoumou throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
No luck for Bougoumou with that takedown attempt.
Wilder is looking to slow Bougoumou down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder tests Bougoumou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bougoumou misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.#T1#
Bougoumou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Bougoumou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bougoumou manages to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Bougoumou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder scoring well with a low kick there.
Bougoumou throws a big shot that misses.
Bougoumou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Bougoumou on that attempt.
Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bougoumou cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
Bougoumou avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Bougoumou steps away.#T2#
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bougoumou.
Wilder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder feints a jab promting Bougoumou to slip. Wilder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bougoumou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Bougoumou is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bougoumou swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Bougoumou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bougoumou to the canvas! Bougoumou doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wilder keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!
Jack Wilder is the new lightweight champion!
Jack Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AFC #2     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Boly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.
Boly is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boly blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Boly is rocked!
Wilder finds Boly's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Boly flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Wilder lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Boly will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Wilder!
Jack Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilder.
Wilder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Wilder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barathian, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Barathian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barathian blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barathian.
Wilder misses with the head strike. #T1#
Good body shot from Barathian.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barathian scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Wilder wants to break free but Barathian has control.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Barathian.
Barathian blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Barathian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barathian.
Wilder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barathian's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Barathian. #T2#
Wilder digs a good body shot into Barathian's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Barathian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilder.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.
Barathian throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barathian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilder.
Barathian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barathian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barathian misses with a hook to the body
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Barathian looks to land a combination but Wilder avoids it well.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Wilder has Barathian up against the cage in a clinch.
Barathian throws an elbow but it misses.
Barathian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Barathian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Barathian.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barathian is looking to control Wilder's arms but Wilder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barathian has his back to the cage. #T4#
Barathian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Barathian tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Barathian back against the cage.
Barathian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Barathian swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian controlling the action here for a moment.
Barathian lands an uppercut.
Wilder tries to break the clinch but Barathian is controlling the position.
Barathian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder misses with the body kick
and Barathian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barathian swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
A quick step to the side and Barathian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barathian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barathian taking a breather.
Good body shot from Barathian. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Barathian tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Barathian.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barathian.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Barathian is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barathian misses with some punches.
Barathian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barathian obliges.
Barathian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barathian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barathian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Barathian cracks Wilder with a nice body shot.
Barathian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian trying to control the position but instead, Wilder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barathian into the cage.
Barathian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
Barathian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barathian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder lands a body punch.
Barathian blocking some punches.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barathian.
Barathian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Wilder is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barathian.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Max Barathian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barathian blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Barathian feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wilder sprawling to the canvas! Wilder rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barathian finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barathian works Wilder's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barathian misses its target.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barathian throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilder throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
Barathian drops Wilder with a beautiful combination! Wilder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barathian is looking for the KO!
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Barathian counters with a nice right hand that sends Wilder toppling to the canvas! Wilder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barathian finish him?!
Barathian lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Barathian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Barathian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barathian looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Barathian backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Wilder's temple! It sends Wilder violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Barathian celebrates and the doctors try to help Wilder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Max Barathian!
A very excited looking Max Barathian 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: OFC 332: Lafayette vs Venom II     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilder.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder stalks Kuznetsov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuznetsov's face. Kuznetsov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Wilder gets a clinch. #BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Kuznetsov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilder will feel that in the morning.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Wilder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Wilder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.#CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Wilder being controlled against the cage.#T2##BC#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Kuznetsov stalling the fight.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Wilder is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Wilder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it. #T3#
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Kuznetsov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Wilder lands with a light punch inside.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov working Wilder over with knees to the body.
Wilder looks winded!
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov working Wilder over with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Wilder is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Wilder 's eye.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Kuznetsov cracks Wilder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Wilder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilder as he connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov. #T1#
Wilder throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Wilder tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov is wise to it.
Wilder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Wilder settles back down.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Wilder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov keeps control of Wilder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches. #BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Wilder shakes it off.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilder's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilder is defending well for now.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov is working Wilder over against the cage.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Wilder tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
Wilder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head. #BC2#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Wilder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wilder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilder.
Wilder blocks the body kick.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilder digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Wilder is rocked!
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.#T2#
Wilder swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilder's calf.
Kuznetsov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.#CL2#
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches. #BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action. #T4#
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Wilder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Wilder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Kuznetsov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!

 

Event: OFC 328: Maneno vs Lafayette     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Wilder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watt misses with an uppercut.
Watt throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watt.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Watt counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watt doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilder misses with a leg kick.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watt.
Wilder feints and then cracks Watt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watt down.
Watt throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder lands the left hand.
Wilder slips under a jab from Watt.
A slow jab from Watt misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder throws a jab when Watt was well out of range.
Watt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watt in his tracks. #T1#
Wilder lands a leg kick that knocks Watt off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder avoids a wild elbow strike from Watt.
Watt is working Wilder over against the cage.
Watt blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Watt.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Watt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Watt is rocked!
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Watt is controlling him.
Oh Watt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder tries to work over Watt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watt seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
Watt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Watt staying out of range there.
Watt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watt ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
A jab from Wilder misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watt slips under a jab from Wilder.
Wilder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watt counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Wilder clinches up with Watt and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Watt.
Watt tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Watt back against the cage.
Wilder lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Watt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wilder has managed to clinch.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wilder.
Watt trying to control the position but instead, Wilder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watt into the cage.#T3#
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder throws a low kick but Watt moves out of range easily.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Watt throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Watt avoids it with no problem.
Watt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Watt finds it's way through Wilder's defenses.
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watt misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watt lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Wilder.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Wilder misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Wilder clinches with his opponent.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Watt tries a knee to the head but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watt blocks a body shot from Wilder.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder lands with a short shot to the head.
Watt blocks a body shot from Wilder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Watt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Watt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Watt.
A short right from Wilder on the inside.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watt scores with a punch to the head.
Watt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Wilder rushes Watt and presses him up against the cage.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Watt.
Nice elbow from Watt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watt.
Watt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilder presses Watt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder swinging wildly here. #T1#
Wilder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Watt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilder scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Watt tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Watt misses.
Wilder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.
Watt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilder finds it's way round the side to connect with Watt's head.
Wilder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilder throws a body punch but Watt moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Watt.
Good leg kick by Watt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Watt's head but Watt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Watt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilder.#T2##CL#
Watt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watt stalling the fight.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack Wilder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Watt's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilder.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watt throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilder's brow.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Watt has double underhooks.
Watt lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Watt.
Wilder working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Watt tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it. #T3#
Watt lands an elbow just above Wilder 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Watt as the two fighters clinch.
Watt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watt is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilder gets an underhook and turns Watt into the cage.
Watt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watt backwards.
Watt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Watt.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Watt controls the action. #BC#
Watt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Watt counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Watt slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWatt.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Watt.#CL2#
Wilder drives through and clinches with Watt against the cage.
Wilder takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Watt tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watt ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
Watt throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range. #CL2#
Wilder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watt, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watt throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Watt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watt tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Wilder looks for the body kick but Watt saw that one coming.
Watt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Watt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilder to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watt doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Watt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watt is looking to counter the offense by Wilder and move into the clinch.
Watt is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
Watt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Watt slips a jab from Wilder.
Watt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilder sizes up Watt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Watt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilder.
Wilder needs to keep his hands up - Watt had a free shot at his head there.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Wilder darts in and clinches Watt up against the cage.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Watt. #T1#
Wilder blocks an elbow strike.
Watt working aggressively here.
Watt tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Watt back against the cage.
Good body shot from Watt.
Watt misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wilder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Watt tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Watt controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilder.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watts head.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Watt breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wilder thinks about the counter body kick.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Watt.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Watt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilder's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Watt is just out of range.
Watt looks to land a combination but Wilder avoids it well.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder tries to score with a low kick but Watt moves his leg out of the way.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Watt moved out of range nicely.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Watt counters with a series of strikes. Wilder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Watt slips the punch.
Watt lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Watt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
A little feinted left hand from Watt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder throws a low kick but Watt avoids it.
Watt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Watt staying out of range there.
Watt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Watt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilder wants to slow Watt down by chopping away at his legs.
As Wilder looks to move away, Watt throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Watt misses with a looping right.
Wilder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Watt throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Watt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watt throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Watt.
Scott Watt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder throws the left hand but Watt avoids the punch easily.
Watt tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilder avoided it.
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watt's sensitive parts.
Wilder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watt defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Watt throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Watt misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watt throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Watt's head back.
Watt missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 113     
Date:   Nov 16, 2017
#R1#
Millennium misses with a head kick.
Wilder stuffs the takedown.
Millennium moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder throws a jab when Millennium was well out of range.
Wilder catches Millennium with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Millennium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Millennium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilder wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Millennium clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Millennium breaks from the clinch.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
As Wilder looks to move away, Millennium throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millennium slips a jab from Wilder.#CL#
Millennium has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Millennium's head. #T1#
Wilder pushes Millennium back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilder tries to circle away but Millennium has him pinned against the cage.
Wilder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Millennium blocks an uppercut.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Millennium lands a high kick!
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Millennium moved out of range nicely.
Millennium throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder catches Millennium with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Millennium looks to throw a body kick
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Millennium staying out of range there.
Millennium tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2##TD#
Millennium feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Millennium engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wilder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Millennium stacks Wilder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Millennium!
Wilder is looking for a sweep.
Wilder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Millennium has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Wilder is not content to let Millennium control the position.
Wilder is looking to reverse the position.
Wilder is still trying to improve position.
Millennium wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Wilder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Millennium wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millennium wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Millennium throws a strike aimed at the side of Wilder's head but Wilder avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A lull in the action here as Millennium stalls from top position.
Millennium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilder keeps working.
Wilder is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Millennium tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Millennium takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Millennium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millennium closes the distance but Wilder moves to the side
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Millennium is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilder's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Millennium throws a big counter combination but Wilder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilder connects with an inside leg kick.
Millennium shoots in but Wilder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Millennium steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook. Millennium ducked under it nicely.
Millennium seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chris Millennium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Millennium ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder swings for the body but Millennium moves out of range.
Millennium feinted with a counter takedown.
Millennium misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Millennium tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Millennium on that attempt.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Millennium moved out of range.
Wilder misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Millennium counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Millennium.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet. #SUB2#
Wilder looking for a guillotine here but Millennium defends easily.
Wilder wants to sweep here but Millennium controlling him for the moment.
Wilder wants to stand up but Millennium is controlling him.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Millennium. #SU#
Wilder is working an open guard so Millennium takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Millennium.
Millennium dives in and grabs Wilder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilder pushes down on Millennium's head and hops out.
Wilder tries a quick counter leg kick but Millennium is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Millennium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Millennium.
Millennium appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Millennium.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Millennium tries a head kick but it misses.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Millennium tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
Millennium tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it.
Millennium gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Millennium fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilder throws a body punch but Millennium moves out of range.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder lands with a straight right. Millennium didn't see that one coming.
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Millennium looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Millennium is trying to work for a kimura but Wilder is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Millennium's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Millennium's back!
Millennium looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Wilder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Millennium has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Millennium wants to control his opponent's hands but Wilder gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder swings for the body but Millennium moves out of range.
Millennium throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Millennium on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Millennium tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes.
Millennium staying out of range there.#CL#
Millennium clinches with his opponent.
Wilder digs a right hand underneath Millennium's ribcage. Millennium let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Millennium backwards.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Millennium.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Millennium.
Wilder gets through Millennium's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Millennium's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Millennium, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Millennium slips the punch.
Wilder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Millennium crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wilder - the referee stops the clock and Millennium gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wilder. Millennium manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
Millennium staying out of range there.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Millennium.
Wilder throws a series of strikes that have Millennium backpedaling.
Millennium shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilder as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Millennium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Millennium to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Millennium, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Millennium feints and as Wilder raises his hands in defense, Millennium changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chris Millennium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet. #SUB2#
Wilder has his foot on Millennium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Millennium works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilder trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Wilder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Millennium escapes and throws Wilder's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Millennium working away.
Wilder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Millennium haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wilder is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wilder is not content to let Millennium control the position.
Wilder trying to control but Millennium flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wilder rolls, trying to escape but Millennium keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Millennium looking to break Wilder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Millennium will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wilder is really stuck here.
Millennium not allowing Wilder to control his hands.
Wilder is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Wilder fending off the submission attempt from Millennium.
Will Millennium go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wilder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Millennium off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Millennium doesn't have the hooks in and Wilder manages to turn into his guard.
Millennium is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millennium is keeping the position for now.
Chris Millennium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder is looking to stand up but Millennium won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

 

Event: CEFC 260     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Anstey jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
It looked like Anstey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Anstey tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Wilder misses with the head strike. #BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey misses with a body kick.
Wilder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Anstey throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder lands the left hand.
Anstey lands with a slapping head kick.
Anstey with a jab.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder moves away
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilder.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL#
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Wilder has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it. #CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey throws a series of strikes that have Wilder backpedaling.
Anstey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anstey throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Anstey catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.
Anstey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anstey lands the left hand.#T3#
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.#CL#
Anstey darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Wilder is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Wilder lands a right hand. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Anstey forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Wilder avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Anstey with a nice cross.
Anstey stalks Wilder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilder's face. Wilder staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Anstey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Wilder.
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.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Anstey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
Wilder stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Wilder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Wilder darts in and clinches Anstey up against the cage.#T1#
Anstey blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder. #BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anstey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Wilder misses the jab.
Good work by Anstey as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Anstey drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilder won't allow it.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Anstey tries to circle away but Wilder has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch but Wilder slips to the side
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Anstey stuns Wilder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anstey takes one on the button.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Anstey slips a jab from Wilder.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.#CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Wilder lands.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.#T4#
Wilder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Wilder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anstey connects with a crisp jab.
Anstey throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey tries to clinch but Wilder moves out of range.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anstey misses the body punch
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anstey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anstey misses with a hook
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilder.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Wilder drops his shoulder and cracks Anstey with a huge uppercut! Anstey goes down! Can Wilder finish him?
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Wilder isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Anstey pushes Wilder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey closes the distance but Wilder moves to the side
and Wilder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilder circles away.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey staying out of range there.
Anstey misses with a low kick as Wilder jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Wilder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anstey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Anstey tries to land a body kick
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilder slips under a jab from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a looping right.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey swinging wildly here. #T4#
Anstey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anstey's knee momentarily.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
It looked like Anstey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Wilder.
I think Anstey 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corwin Anstey!

After winning the bout, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEFC 258     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder with a nice cross.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kundsen darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Kundsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kundsen.
Wilder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Kundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kundsen is trying to pull guard but Wilder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen slows down the pace here.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kundsen is trying to pull guard but Wilder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilder misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kundsen throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kundsen blocks a jab.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Kundsen's head but Kundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Kundsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilder to the mat! Wilder manages to get full guard.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wilder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kundsen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kundsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kundsen preventing the sweep.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kundsen is pushing down on Wilder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilder is fighting to maintain full guard but Kundsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kundsen winds up and cracks Wilder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kundsen is looking to stall here but Wilder recovers full guard.
Wilder controls Kundsen momentarily but Kundsen frees himself. #T3#
Wilder has momentary wrist control but Kundsen slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Kundsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilder has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wilder working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wilder preventing the sweep.
Wilder wants to stand but Kundsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kundsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilder's guard. #REVR#
Kundsen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kundsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Kundsen postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Kundsen is in close to Wilder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kundsen throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Wilder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kundsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kundsen forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Kundsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder slips a jab from Kundsen.
Wilder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kundsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kundsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Kundsen.
Kundsen throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen fails to land the takedown.
Kundsen misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Kundsen steps away.#T1#
Kundsen misses with a hook.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Kundsen's body. Kundsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Kundsen.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder misses with a body shot
and Kundsen counters with a left and a right that stings Wilder.
Kundsen misses with a left hand
and Kundsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kundsen.
Kundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Kundsen misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Kundsen. #T2#
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Kundsen.
Sloppy strikes from Kundsen. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Kundsen scores with a hook.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder moves out of range as Kundsen strikes.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Kundsen throws a quick counter head kick but Wilder was just out of range.
Kundsen slips under a jab.
Kundsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Kundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Kundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kundsen thuds his shin into the meat of Wilder's side.
Kundsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilder will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kundsen. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kundsen misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilder lands with a shot to the body.
Kundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Kundsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kundsen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Kundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kundsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kundsen misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Kundsen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kundsen blocks a jab.
Kundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Kundsen on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder looks to land a combination but Kundsen avoids it well.
Wilder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kundsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilder scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kundsen's head.
Kundsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kundsen.
Kundsen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kundsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kundsen shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Kundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kundsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kundsen connects with a looping right hand.
Wilder throws the left hand but Kundsen avoids the punch easily.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Kundsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kundsen is looking to clinch.
Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kundsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kundsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kundsen tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Kundsen throws a head kick that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Wilder tenderised Kundsen's leg. Kundsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kundsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Kundsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kundsen misses with a left hand
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Kundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kundsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Kundsen is just out of range.
As Wilder tries to get set, Kundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilder manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Kundsen connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kundsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kundsen.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Kundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
Nice cross by Kundsen.
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 looks to land a right hand but Kundsen moved out of range.
Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Kundsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilder lands with a straight right. Kundsen didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kundsen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansgar Kundsen!

An out of breath Ansgar Kundsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy     
Date:   Sep 06, 2017
#R1#
Carvalho defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho blocks the body kick.
Carvalho throws a chopping leg kick but Wilder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Carvalho punishes Wilder's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Carvalho 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.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Carvalho. #T1#
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Wilder swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carvalho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilder rather than just go for the knockout.
Carvalho jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Carvalho takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
Wilder throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Carvalho gets a double leg takedown into Wilder's guard.#ES#
Wilder pushes Carvalho off and gets back to his feet.
Carvalho is looking to chop away at Wilder's legs.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Carvalho throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Carvalho only half commits.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilder misses its target.
Wilder cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilder under the eye.
Nice shot by Carvalho.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the body
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Wilder's head back.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Wilder cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Carvalho connects with a looping right hand.
Carvalho cracks Wilder with a good jab.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab. #T1#
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvalho under the eye.
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carvalho lands a body shot. #T2#
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Wilder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Wilder checks it.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Carvalho looks to move away, Wilder throws a big counter combo but Carvalho just gets out of the way.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carvalho.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
Carvalho takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Carvalho moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Wilder with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Wilder.
Carvalho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
And Wilder counters with a quick kick to the body but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho cracks Wilder with a good jab.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Carvalho catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilder thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.#T1#
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvalho.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilder moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho. #T2#
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Wilder swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a left hand
and Wilder counters with a low kick, right behind Carvalho 's knee.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Wilder down.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carvalho 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 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Wilder.
Wilder thows a body kick. Carvalho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Wilder's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.

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 Jack Wilder.
I think Carvalho 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gustavo Carvalho!

After the fight, Gustavo Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Aspire 65: McGee vs Lee     
Date:   Aug 06, 2017
#R1#
Bundles lands a slapping body shot.
Wilder throws the left hand but Bundles avoids the punch easily.
Wilder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundles throws an off balance right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Bundles's head but Bundles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bundles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Bundles.
Bundles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bundles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundles doesn't seem bothered though.
Bundles misses with a few strikes there.
Bundles throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Wilder swings for the body but Bundles moves out of range.
Bundles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bundles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Bundles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bundles lands an overhand right.
Wilder cracks Bundles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Bundles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder scores with a hook.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilder throws out a powerful jab.
Wilder misses the jab.
Bundles lands a jab.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Bundles is out of range.
Wilder feints and then cracks Bundles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bundles down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Bundles.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Wilder.#T2#
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundles.
A big left from Wilder misses.
It seemed like Bundles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Bundles swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundles.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Bundles ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
Bundles checks the leg kick.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundles looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder throws a hook but Bundles avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Bundles moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Wilder gets tackled into the cage by Bundles. Bundles maintains the clinch.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bundles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Bundles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder's defenses.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bundles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilder lands an uppercut.
Bundles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Bundles lands an elbow inside.
Wilder blocks an elbow strike.
Bundles has Wilder pushed against the cage.#T4#
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder tries a body shot but Bundles blocks it.
Bundles takes a shot to the head.
Bundles misses with some punches.
Bundles lands a damaging elbow.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Bundles misses.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
Bundles looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundles. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundles with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Bundles misses with a hook
and Bundles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundles slips a jab from Wilder.
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 Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bundles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bundles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bundles blocks a leg kick.
Bundles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilder connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bundles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bundles in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Bundles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Bundles finds it's target.
Bundles throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundles throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder with a hook.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Bundles lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
letting Bundles counter with a right hand. #T1#
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Bundles.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Bundles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Bundles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilder momentarily.
Bundles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
Wilder slips under a jab.#CL2#
Wilder gets tackled into the cage by Bundles. Bundles maintains the clinch.
Bundles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bundles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilder's brow.
Wilder blocking some punches. #T2##BC2#
Bundles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bundles jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
Wilder tests Bundles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bundles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilder's sensitive parts.
Bundles throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
A cross from Bundles lands.
Wilder slips a jab from Bundles.
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Bundles.
Bundles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilder tries to land a front kick but Bundles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Wilder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bundles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilder connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Bundles cracks Wilder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Bundles counters with a low kick, right behind Wilder 's knee.
Bundles checks a low kick from Wilder.
Bundles throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Wilder.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bundles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder slips under a jab.#T4#
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bundles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bundles slips under a jab from Wilder.
Wilder swings for the body but Bundles moves out of range.
Bundles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 throws a series of punches but Bundles moves out of range.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
Ray Bundles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bundles misses with a straight right.
Wilder slips a straight right by Bundles.
Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder takes a swing at Bundles's ribcage but misses.
Bundles slips a jab from Wilder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bundles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bundles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bundles lands a jab.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bundles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Bundles throws out a counter right but Wilder avoids it with no problem.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Bundles avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Wilder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilder. Wilder obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Bundles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Bundles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundles was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Bundles misses with a looping right.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder cracks the inside of Bundles's front leg.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Bundles.
Bundles misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bundles's knee momentarily.
Wilder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bundles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder throws out a leg kick but Bundles moves out of range and Wilder only half commits.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundles scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Bundles.#T2#
Bundles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles slips under a jab.
Bundles moves out of range of the body kick from Wilder.
Bundles moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilder.
Wilder tries to work over Bundles's front leg with a kick but Bundles checks it.
Bundles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilder with a body shot.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundles manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bundles! But no joy.
Bundles throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Bundles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a solid body kick.
Bundles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bundles duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bundles.
Bundles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Bundles should have avoided that one.
Wilder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Bundles scores with a leg kick.
Bundles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bundles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Bundles.
Bundles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Bundles settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bundles misses with a left hand
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Bundles tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder throws the left hand but Bundles avoids the punch easily.
Bundles misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bundles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundles defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundles throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bundles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilder momentarily.
Bundles looks to clinch
and Wilder counters with a good low kick that Bundles was not able to check.
Bundles walks into a jab.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Bundles.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Bundles moved out of range nicely.
Bundles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
A cross from Wilder lands.
Bundles defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Wilder misses.
Bundles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundles cracks Wilder with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Bundles.
Well Bundles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bundles!

A victorious Ray Bundles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Aspire 49: Zaitsev vs Slice     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1##KD#
North knocks Wilder to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked North off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Even with his hooks in, Wilder manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wilder is trying to stick to North's back but North is turning into Wilder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wilder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by North.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
North stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from North.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
North controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
North trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
North lands a couple of digs.
North preventing the sweep.
North cracks Wilder with a solid left hand.
Wilder being controlled here, momentarily.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
North with a flurry of punches that miss.
North is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from North.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and North counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
North throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and North only half commits. #T3#
Wilder scores with a hook.
Wilder connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Wilder.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but North moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilder moves out of range of the leg kick from North.
North looks to land a body kick but Wilder moved away.
North needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
North closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
North tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes.
North throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
North throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
North misses with an uppercut.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from North.
North pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and North settles back down.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but North steps away.
North moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder avoids the head kick by North.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
North misses with a head kick.
North misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
North slips under a jab from Wilder.
North appears to be looking for a big counter.
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 Miles North will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
North misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
North throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and moves out of range.
North tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder connects with an inside leg kick.
North throws a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a body kick that stops North in his tracks momentarily.
Wilder tries to bum rush North with a series of wild strikes but North uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
North takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
North takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
North dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Miles North is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Wilder lands a nice leg kick that just misses North's sensitive parts.
Wilder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by North. North obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilder throws a body punch but North moves out of range.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but North steps away.
North lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
North throws a nice head kick!
North rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
North takes a body punch but keeps moving.
North throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilder.
North takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
North dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
North changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilder tries to avoid it but North manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilder to the ground. Wilder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
North thows a leg kick but Wilder checks it
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
North walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
North throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with an inside leg kick.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
North misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilder with a nice cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilder - that will leave a mark!
Wilder throws a monster overhand right that drops North! Wilder follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 40     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Jab from Idowu.
Wilder cracks Idowu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Idowu misses with a wild body shot.
Idowu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Wilder 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.
Idowu looks for a takedown but Wilder sprawls well.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Idowu throws a big counter combination but Wilder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Idowu throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Idowu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Idowu lunges at Wilder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilder's hand. #T1#
Idowu shoots in for a double leg but Wilder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Idowu steps away.
Wilder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Idowu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idowu's knee momentarily.
Idowu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Idowu throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Idowu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Idowu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Idowu dives in and scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.
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!
Idowu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idowu preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Idowu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Idowu, into his guard. #REVB#
Wilder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idowu is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Idowu working for a triangle but Wilder defends it easily.
Idowu being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Idowu looking for a guillotine here but Wilder defends easily.
Wilder trying to control but Idowu is working from the bottom.
Wilder passes Idowu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilder wants to pass to mount but Idowu is defending the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Wilder gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Idowu shoots in but Wilder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Idowu misses with a jab to the body
and Wilder counters with a nice body shot.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder throws a head kick but Idowu moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Wilder with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idowu doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Idowu scores with a takedown into Wilder's guard.#SU#
Wilder is working an open guard so Idowu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Prince Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu misses with a right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Idowu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Idowu scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Idowu tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Idowu misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a nice body kick.
Wilder lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder lands an overhand right.
Idowu throws a combination. Wilder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Wilder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Idowu misses its intended target.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid body kick from Wilder.
Idowu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilder.
Idowu fails to land the takedown.
Idowu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idowu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilder scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Idowu's front leg but catches the back leg as Idowu tries to avoid it.
Wilder defending well as Idowu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Idowu.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Idowu should have avoided that one.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
Idowu misses with a double jab.
Idowu thuds his right hand into Wilder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Idowu. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Idowu does no damage. #T3#
Idowu looks for a takedown but Wilder sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilder tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prince Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idowu darts in looking for a takedown but Wilder gets double underhooks and turns Idowu into the cage.
Idowu needs to keep his hands up - Wilder had a free shot at his head there.
Idowu tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilder lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Idowu is rocked!
Idowu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Idowu with a body shot.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idowu throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wilder stuffs the takedown attempt from Idowu. Idowu gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Idowu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Idowu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wilder! Idowu is out on his feet! Wilder rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Idowu is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Idowu is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!
Prince Idowu was interviewed post fight and said 'Not good.. fuckin' clinches.'.

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Bundles throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
Bundles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bundles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Wilder 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.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
Wilder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bundles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilder thinking.
Wilder looks for the body kick but Bundles saw that one coming.
Bundles throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundles was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
A little feinted left hand from Bundles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bundles 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 Wilder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bundles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundles slips under a jab.
Wilder slips a jab from Bundles.
Bundles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundles dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Good exchange - Bundles coming out on top.
Bundles slips a straight right by Wilder.
We've been told by Bundles's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilder defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Bundles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundles throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Bundles lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilder off the cage and back into range.
Bundles misses with a double jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundles.
A jab from Bundles misses.
Bundles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bundles throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Bundles looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Bundles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bundles is out of range.
Bundles scores with a nice head shot.
Wilder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Bundles ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder stalks Bundles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bundles's face. Bundles staggers backwards, shaken.#T3##CL#
Bundles drives through and clinches with Wilder against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilder.
Bundles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bundless head.
Wilder misses with a body punch.
Bundles working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bundles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bundles tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bundles tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Bundles back against the cage.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Bundles.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Bundles tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Bundles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bundles - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder misses with some punches.
Bundles tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilder avoids the damage to the body.
Bundles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
Bundles swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundles avoiding damage. #BC#
Bundles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Bundles misses.
Bundles slips a jab from Wilder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bundles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bundles misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Bundles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilder moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
Bundles throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Bundles connects with a nice looking jab.
Bundles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilder has time to react.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bundles dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Wilder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bundles takes a step back to recover.
Ray Bundles is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundles connects with the punch.
Bundles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bundles throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a low kick. #T1#
Bundles lands a head shot.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles misses with a hook to the body
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Bundles clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Bundles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bundles to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilder misses with a body shot
and Bundles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundles slips a jab from Wilder.
Bundles defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bundles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder dips to his left and cracks Bundles with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundles lands a body shot.
Bundles throws a front kick aimed at Wilder's knee but Wilder avoids it well.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Wilder jabs Bundles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundles was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook but Bundles avoids it easily.
Bundles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Bundles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Bundles misses with a straight right.
Wilder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bundles with a body shot.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bundles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilder.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Bundles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bundles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundles.#T3#
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Bundles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Bundles is looking for a counter combo.
Bundles looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Bundles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder throws a jab when Bundles was well out of range.
Wilder swinging wildly here.
Bundles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundles. #BC#
Bundles manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Wilder cracks Bundles with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Bundles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Bundles throws a lazy uppercut
and Bundles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bundles counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilder moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
Bundles lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilder off the cage and back into range.
Bundles throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Bundles misses.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Ray Bundles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Bundles.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundles.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Bundles moved out of range.
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.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bundles.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Bundles.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Bundles's head back.
Bundles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 takes a swing at Bundles's ribcage but misses.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
letting Bundles counter with a right hand. #T1#
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundles slips under a jab from Wilder.
Bundles throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Bundles dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Bundles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder thuds a left hand into Bundles's body.
Bundles lands a really nice looking cross but Wilder seems unphased.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Bundles's front leg but catches the back leg as Bundles tries to avoid it.
Bundles throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Bundles misses with a hook.
Wilder misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bundles misses the target.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Bundles moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Wilder slips a jab from Bundles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Bundles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bundles.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Bundles moves away and avoids it.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundles.
Bundles throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder misses with a hook. Bundles ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Bundles misses its target.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Bundles counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Bundles looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Bundles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bundles throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Bundles moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bundles moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Bundles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Bundles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Bundles misses with a body shot.
Bundles throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Bundles misses with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundles throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Bundles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Wilder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundles manages to avoid it.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bundles misses with the combination.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Wilder both land. Nice combination.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Bundles ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Bundles moved out of range nicely.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Bundles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilder. That did some damage!
Bundles with a nice cross.
Ray Bundles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bundles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bundles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bundles, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bundles!

Ray Bundles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 51     
Date:   Feb 05, 2017
#R1#
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder throws the left hand but Nassar avoids the punch easily.
Wilder walks into a stiff left hand from Nassar.
We've been informed that Wilder 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.
Nassar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Nassar connects with the punch.
Wilder misses with a hook. Nassar ducked under it nicely.
Wilder throws the left hand but Nassar avoids the punch easily.
Wilder defending well as Nassar loads up on a big left hand.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Nassar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Nassar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nassar misses with a looping right.
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.
Wilder slips under a jab from Nassar.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Nassar moves away and avoids it.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Nassar misses the jab.
Nassar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nassar scrambles back to his feet.
Nassar throws a big shot that misses.
Nassar scores with a jab. Wilder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilder moves to clinch but Nassar breaks away
and Nassar counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wilder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nassar throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Nassar's shoulder, as Nassar tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nassar. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilder lands a jab to Nassar's midsection.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nassar.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Nassar moves away from the strike by Wilder. #T3#
Wilder misses with a hook
and Nassar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Nassar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nassar.
Nassar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nassar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Nassar. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Nassar misses with a hook.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Nassar throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Nassar's shoulder, as Nassar tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilder throws the kick towards the body but Nassar avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder misses with a double jab
and Nassar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
Nassar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Nassar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nassar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nassar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nassar misses with a looping left.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder throws a hook but Nassar blocks it.
Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nassar in his tracks.
Nassar moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Wilder connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
George Nassar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder slips a jab from Nassar.
Nassar slips under a jab from Wilder.
Nassar misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Wilder throws a hook but Nassar blocks it.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Wilder defending well as Nassar loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Wilder walks into a stiff left hand from Nassar.
Nassar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Nassar's head but Nassar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wilder might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nassar has got the better of the exchanges.
Nassar throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
And Wilder responds with a good body kick, but Nassar manages to step out the way in time.
Nassar throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Nassar throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Nassar counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nassar.
Nassar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Wilder instigates a clinch.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Nassar avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage.
Nassar is trying to break the clinch but Wilder is controlling him.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Nassar lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Nassar breaks the clinch.
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nassar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Wilder blocks a jab.
Nassar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nassar throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder throws a jab when Nassar was well out of range.
Nassar scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nassar swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Nassar slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Nassar moved out of range.
Wilder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nassar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nassar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nassar throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 George Nassar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wilder tries to clinch but Nassar moves away
and Nassar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nassar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nassar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Nassar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nassar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nassar throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nassar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nassar counter with a right hand. #T1#
Wilder closes the distance but Nassar moves to the side
letting Nassar counter with a right hand.
Wilder moves to clinch but Nassar breaks away
and Nassar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder connects with the punch.
Wilder looks to clinch
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a hook but Nassar avoids it easily.
Nassar misses with an uppercut
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Nassar misses.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nassar throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Nassar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nassar missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Nassar avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nassar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder thows a body kick. Nassar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilder misses with a body shot
letting Nassar counter with a right hand.
Nassar dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!#T3#
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Nassar.
Nassar lands a hook that stumbles Wilder back into the cage. Nassar follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Wilder to the canvas! Nassar pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Wilder has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). George Nassar!
A relieved looking George Nassar 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: Helsinki Fighting League: 49     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1#
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Wilder is predictable there
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Brandon Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee scores with a jab.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Wilder counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T1##TD2#
Lee jumps guard.
Wilder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Wilder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Wilder is defending the position.
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!
Lee controlling the action here. #T3##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but Wilder is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilder is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Wilder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder takes a shot to the head.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilder under the eye.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab from Wilder.
Wilder tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandon Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee scores with a one two! Wilder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilder's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Wilder lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilder.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilder's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2##CL#
Wilder moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee misses with the combination.
Wilder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wilder looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Wilder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilder punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!#T3#
That kick from Wilder tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Nice shot by Wilder.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Wilder scores with a counter punch that sends Lee to the canvas! Wilder smells blood - he's punishing Lee with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lee has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 46     
Date:   Jan 01, 2017
#R1#
Merdaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merdaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Merdaka throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Merdaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder thinks about countering with a head kick.
Merdaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merdaka throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder defending well as Merdaka loads up on a big left hand.
Merdaka connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
Merdaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.
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!
Merdaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Merdaka lands a head shot.
Merdaka misses with a two punch combination.
Alex Merdaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merdaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Merdaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merdaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merdaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Merdaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Merdaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Merdaka is rocked!
Wilder lands a jab to Merdaka's midsection.
Merdaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Wilder with a jab.
Merdaka misses with the combination.
Wilder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Merdaka looks winded!
Wilder throws a monster overhand right that drops Merdaka! Wilder follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!

 

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 41     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cudi.
Cudi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cudi with a jab.
Cudi has his takedown stuffed
and Cudi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Wilder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cudi with a body shot.
A low kick from Cudi misses
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Cudi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudi looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Cudi throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Cudi throws a wild body kick that Wilder sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Wilder as Cudi shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Cudi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A big left from Cudi misses.
No luck for Cudi with that takedown attempt.
Cudi misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
Cudi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cudi.
Cudi has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wilder.
Wilder scores with the left hand. Cudi knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Cudi darts in looking for a takedown but Wilder gets double underhooks and turns Cudi into the cage.
Cudi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Cudi shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilder tries to sprawl out of it but Cudi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Cudi throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder throws the left hand but Cudi avoids the punch easily.
Cudi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder is looking for the big counter here.
Cudi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cudi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cudi misses with a wild combination.
Cudi misses with a takedown attempt - Wilder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Cudi.#T3#
Wilder moves out of range as Cudi strikes.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Cudi's shoulder, as Cudi tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cudi.
Cudi dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cudi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilder avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Cudi slips the punch.
Cudi cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
Wilder looks to land a combination but Cudi avoids it well.
Cudi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cudi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Cudi attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Cudi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cudi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Cudi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Cudi misses with a body shot.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Cudi connects with a single shot there.
Cudi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Wilder as Cudi shoots in.
Wilder slips under a jab from Cudi.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Cudi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cudi somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Cudi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder jabs Cudi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Cudi moves away and avoids it.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cudi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cudi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cudi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Cudi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cudi prevents Wilder from improving his position.
Wilder keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder keeping hold of Cudi's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Cudi is working for a kimura but Wilder is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Cudi has control of the leg.
Cudi throwing shots but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Wilder tries to get to full guard but Cudi has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cudi is one step ahead there.
Wilder is controlling Cudi's posture.
Cudi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cudi wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Cudi lands a head shot.
Wilder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cudi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cudi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cudi doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cudi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cudi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Cudi ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cudi with a body shot.
Cudi with a poor takedown
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cudi throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Cudi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cudi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Cudi is rocked!
Cudi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Cudi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cudi out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Wilder!
Kid Cudi spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck everybody up in this arena. Ain't nobody thinking bout yo fat asses anyway.'.

 

Event: LKO21 EastSiders     
Date:   Sep 21, 2016
#R1#
Stalin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Stalin has been cut.
Wilder defending well as Stalin loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
A big head kick from Wilder and Stalin is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Stalin is rocked!
Wilder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh Stalin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Wilder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stalin, up you get!
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 measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Stalin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jack Wilder!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 19, 2016
#R1#
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.#KD2#
Lang cracks Wilder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wilder to stand back up!#ROC2#
Wilder is rocked!
Wilder throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Oh Wilder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Wilder seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilder.
Wilder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lean Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
Wilder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Wilder there.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Lang cracks Wilder with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wilder looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lang finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Lang throws a monster overhand right that drops Wilder! Lang follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lean Lang!

 

 
 
 
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