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Event:
ICC CN 15: Slugs v Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1# Gadi dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Gadi.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Gadi's shoulder, as Gadi tries to avoid the shot. Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gadi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wilder jabs at Gadi's body. Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wilder scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wilder with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gadi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wilder connects with a body shot that sends Gadi's belly button to the back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilder looks to land a right hand but Gadi moved out of range. Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a straight right. #T1# Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Gadi tries to clinch up. Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Gadi misses. Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Wilder. A big left from Wilder misses. Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gadi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wilder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gadi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Wilder throws a body punch but Gadi moves out of range. Gadi appears to be looking for a big counter. A telegraphed right hand from Gadi misses the target. Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Wilder stuns Gadi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wilder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gadi rather than just go for the knockout. Wilder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gadi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gadi in his tracks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gadi fails in his attempt to clinch. Gadi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gadi. Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gadi moves away. Gadi is looking for a counter combo. Wilder blocks a head kick by Gadi.
A big right from Gadi misses. Gadi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wilder lands with an uppercut that bounces Gadi off the cage and back into range. Gadi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Gadi's head. Gadi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gadi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Wilder dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Gadi throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and moves out of range. Wilder works Gadi's body with a nice hook. Gadi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Wilder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gadi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Danga de danga de dang - Wilder scores with a four punch combination! Gadi Gadi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gadi slips a jab and a cross from Wilder.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Gadi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from Gadi misses the target. Wilder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilder throws a right hand that Gadi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gadi also avoids with ease. Wilder slips under a jab from Gadi. Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wilder misses with an uppercut. Gadi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Gadi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder. Gadi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gadi misses with the combination.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Gadi. Wilder throws a counter combo. Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gadi misses with a body kick. Gadi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gadi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilder. A left and a right from Wilder both land. Nice combination. Tyson Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gadi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilder to score with a decent uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gadi misses with a looping left. Wilder lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gadi backs up against the cage.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Gadi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gadi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wilder looks to land a combination but Gadi avoids it well. Wilder lands with a good body shot. Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gadi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Gadi throws a wild body kick that Wilder sees coming a mile off. Wilder misses with a hook. Gadi is looking for a counter combo. Wilder tests Gadi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Well,Gadi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Gadi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gadi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand. Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gadi throws a combination that misses letting Wilder counter with a right hand. Wilder thuds his right hand into Gadi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gadi slips under a jab. Wilder misses with a right hand and Gadi counters with a one-two to the body. 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 combination. Gadi tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.#T1# Gadi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Gadi's head back.
Gadi 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 cracks Gadi with a right hand to the side of the head. Wilder throws a right and a left that Gadi avoids nicely. Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
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.
Gadi throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it. Wilder defending well as Gadi loads up on a big left hand. Wilder connects with a body shot.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gadi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gadi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilder counters with a right hand to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wilder lands with an uppercut that bounces Gadi off the cage and back into range. Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Wilder misses with a straight right. Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gadi at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Gadi's ribs. Gadi Gadi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyson Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A left lands for Wilder.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyson 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Tyson Wilder! Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Tyson Wilder! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tyson Wilder!
Tyson Wilder wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1# Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winn moves away. Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Winn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bob Winn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilder lands with a hook. Winn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2# Winn 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 managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Winn is on him like a limpet, forcing Wilder back against the cage. Wilder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilder is trying to push Winn away but Winn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Winn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wilder is pressed up against the cage. Winn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilder down to the mat. Wilder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wilder misses with a few strikes there.
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 two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing. #TD2# Wilder gets caught napping as Winn dives in and scores a takedown. Wilder manages to retain guard. Winn throwing strikes but missing. #SUB# Wilder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1# Winn wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. Winn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Winn stops Wilder from standing up. Wilder working a defensive guard but Winn passes into half guard.
Winn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Winn tries to pass to full mount but Wilder defends it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wilder is trying to control but can't.
Wilder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilder tries to get out of the position. Wilder is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Wilder is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wilder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Winn landing some decent shots from guard. Wilder trying to keep a closed guard but Winn is proving a slippery customer.
Wilder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winn is controlling him. Wilder managing to control the position. Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winn. #T3# Winn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wilder is trying to control the position but Winn postures up. Winn lands a couple of decent looking shots. Winn throws a strike but Wilder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Wilder trying to control but Winn is working from the bottom. Wilder is looking to stand up but Winn won't let him. Winn keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass. Winn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Winn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Winn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Winn is pulling down on Wilder's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilder, at least for the moment. Winn is trying to keep Wilder in close.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Winn. Wilder trying to control but Winn 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. Winn shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Winn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tyson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Winn. Winn fails with the takedown. Winn doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson 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# Winn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Winn ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Wilder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Winn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winn there as he acknowledges the shot. Winn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilder's waist but Wilder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winn off to one side. Wilder stuffs the takedown attempt from Winn. Winn gets slowly back to his feet. Tyson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Winn. Winn tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily and Wilder counters with a left to the body. Wilder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wilder thuds a left hand into Winn's body. Winn shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Winn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Winn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilder avoids it really well and circles away. Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Winn's head back.
#T1# Wilder scores with a one two! Winn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Wilder as he connects with a hook. Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
Winn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tyson Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winn can do to turn this around? Winn shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilder tries to sprawl out of it but Winn 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 throws a big counter combination but Winn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wilder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winn is defended easily by Wilder.#T2# Wilder lands a nice hook to Winn's body. Winn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wilder lands a jab to Winn's midsection. Winn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Winn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Wilder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Winn working the head and body with strikes. Wilder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Winn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Winn stalling. #SUB# Wilder actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Winn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winn connects with a nice short shot to Wilder's temple. #ROC2# Wilder is rocked! Winn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Oh Wilder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Winn lands a big elbow - Wilder is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Winn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Winn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1# Mugamedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively. Mugamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Mugamedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mugamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes. Wilder staying out of range there. Mugamedov dives in and grabs Wilder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilder pushes down on Mugamedov's head and hops out. Wilder lands a nice hook to Mugamedov's body. Mugamedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wilder stuffs the takedown. Tyson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abib Mugamedov. Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Mugamedov shoots in for a double leg but Wilder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mugamedov throws a big shot that misses. Mugamedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mugamedov in his tracks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mugamedov misses with a double jab
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand. Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Mugamedov.
#T1# Mugamedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wilder throws a series of strikes that have Mugamedov backpedaling.
Mugamedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wilder cracks a nice hook into Mugamedov's ribs. Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Mugamedov's head. Wilder misses with the combination.
Mugamedov throws a right and a left that both miss. Wilder leaves Mugamedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wilder appears to be looking for a big counter. Mugamedov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mugamedov shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wilder throws a body punch but Mugamedov moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Mugamedov is just out of range.#T2# Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mugamedov misses with a takedown attempt - Wilder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wilder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mugamedov. Mugamedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mugamedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mugamedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Mugamedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice cross by Wilder. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilder!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mugamedov is defended easily by Wilder.#T3# Wilder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mugamedov. Mugamedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wilder thuds a left hand into Mugamedov's body. Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mugamedov fails with a takedown attempt. Wilder slips a jab and a cross from Mugamedov.
Mugamedov misses with a takedown and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Mugamedov 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. Mugamedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4##TD2# Mugamedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Mugamedov finishes the takedown easily into 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! Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Mugamedov with a nice head shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Wilder dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Mugamedov has a takedown stuffed. Mugamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes. Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Wilder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Mugamedov misses with a left hand and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wilder throws a right hand that Mugamedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mugamedov also avoids with ease. Mugamedov misses with a takedown attempt and Wilder counters with a straight right hand. Tyson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abib Mugamedov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder stuffs the takedown. Mugamedov tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wilder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mugamedov. Mugamedov is breathing heavily. Wilder lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Mugamedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder lands a nice shot that snaps Mugamedov's head back.
Mugamedov shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mugamedov has time to react. Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Wilder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Mugamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mugamedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wilder works Mugamedov's body with a nice hook. Wilder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 with an overhand left. Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Mugamedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2# Some wild striking there from Mugamedov.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mugamedov can do to turn this around? The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wilder thuds his right hand into Mugamedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Mugamedov should have avoided that one. Mugamedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut. Wilder thuds his right hand into Mugamedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wilder with a nice cross. Mugamedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively. Wilder connects with a body shot that sends Mugamedov's belly button to the back. Wilder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mugamedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.#T3# Jab by Wilder. Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tyson Wilder is winning the standup battle so far. Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mugamedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mugamedov dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Wilder feints a jab promting Mugamedov to slip. Wilder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mugamedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wilder throws a big shot that misses. Decent striking displayed by Wilder there. Mugamedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mugamedov manages to avoid it. Tyson Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Mugamedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mugamedov shoots in but no luck this time. Mugamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilder wants it to stay on the feet. Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2# Mugamedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilder! Wilder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mugamedov off and has taken his back! What can Mugamedov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mugamedov avoids the strikes from Wilder. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mugamedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wilder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Wilder dominated that second round. That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Mugamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes. Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mugamedov shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well. Wilder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wilder digs a good body shot into Mugamedov's ribs. Wilder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mugamedov. Wilder scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Mugamedov gets a takedown into half guard. Mugamedov thows a huge punch but Wilder dodges it nicely.
Mugamedov prevents Wilder from standing back up.
Wilder is controlling Mugamedov's trapped leg to prevent Mugamedov from advancing to side control.#T1# Wilder manages to get to full guard.
Mugamedov won't allow Wilder to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilder holds on and takes a little breather. Wilder has momentary wrist control but Mugamedov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Mugamedov has gone for a leg lock! Wilder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mugamedov's guard.#REVR##SU# Wilder stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2# Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Mugamedov seems unphased.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mugamedov has time to react. Mugamedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tyson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abib Mugamedov. Wilder's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilder duly obliges. Mugamedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mugamedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wilder lands a head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wilder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3# A punch combination from Wilder misses. Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mugamedov has time to react. Mugamedov ducks under a wild hook from Wilder. Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Mugamedov on that attempt. #TD2# Mugamedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mugamedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wilder can't do much from the bottom here. Wilder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Mugamedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Mugamedov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wilder to regain full guard. #SUB2# Mugamedov 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 Mugamedov, into his guard. #REVR##T4# Mugamedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilder has passed into side control.
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 slows the pace down. Wilder throwing shots but missing, from side control. Abib Mugamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyson Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wilder controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyson Wilder showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Wilder!
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