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Event:
CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Wilder pushes Francis up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Francis won't allow it.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Francis holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilder drops back down to his feet.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Francis stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
Francis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francis walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Francis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilder is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and pushes Francis back into the cage.
Francis tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilder fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Francis manages to get underhooks.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
#TD2#
Wilder has hold of one of Francis's legs. Francis is fighting the takedown attempt but Wilder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder looking to pass the guard.
Francis pulls Wilder in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Francis is keeping the position.
Wilder is still trying to improve position.
Francis is pulling down on Wilder's head to control his posture.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Wilder is proving a slippery customer.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder looking to pass the guard.
Francis wants to sweep here but Wilder controlling him for the moment.
Francis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
Francis is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder stands up over Francis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Francis 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.
Francis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Francis.
Francis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Francis managing to control the position.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Francis.
Wilder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilder lands a couple of elbows.
Francis pulls Wilder in to control the position.
Francis keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Francis 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.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Wilder with a nice head shot there.
Wilder throwing strikes from guard but Francis blocks nicely.
Francis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Francis forces his way into half guard.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard.
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Francis controlling from the top position. #T4#
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Francis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Francis has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilder trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Wilder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilder trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colton Wilder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wilder wants to clinch.
Francis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Francis throws a wild body kick that Wilder sees coming a mile off.
Wilder tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Francis wants to land a leg kick but Wilder is out of range. #CL2#
Wilder has closed the distance and engaged Francis in a clinch.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Francis digs a right hand underneath Wilder's ribcage. Wilder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilder jumps guard but Francis stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Francis.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Francis has him pressed against the cage.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Francis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Francis misses with the head strike.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Francis trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Francis.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Francis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilder jumps guard but Francis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilder jumps guard but Francis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Francis smiles and moves away.
Francis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Wilder gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wilder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Francis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wilder throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wilder thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wilder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wilder doesn't have the hooks in and Francis manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis won't allow Wilder to sweep him here.
Francis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Francis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Francis postures up.
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.
Wilder pulls Francis in close to prevent any damage.
Francis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Francis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Wilder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Francis wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. #T3#
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
Francis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Francis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Francis throws a solid leg kick but Wilder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Francis.
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 but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Wilder forces Francis back against the cage and clinches.
Wilder jumps guard but Francis stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francis walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francis sprawls well. Francis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Francis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilder tries to clinch up but Francis circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilder looks to clinch
and Francis counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jayson Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Wilder gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Francis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wilder fails to pull guard.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Francis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Wilder doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
#CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and pushes Francis back into the cage.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Francis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Wilder successfully pulls guard.
Francis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Francis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wilder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wilder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Francis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilder throwing strikes from guard but Francis blocks nicely.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Francis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder is fighting to break Francis's control of his arms but Francis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Francis controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
Wilder distracts Francis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Francis trying to control the position here.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Francis is keeping the position for now.
Francis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Francis controlling the action here.
Wilder wants to control but Francis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Francis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Francis's back!
Francis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Francis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Francis!
Wilder controlling from the full mount.
Francis tries to hold on but Wilder pushes him away. #T3#
Wilder looking to control but Francis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilder controlling from mount.
Wilder avoids the attempt from Francis to control.
Wilder landing punches.
Wilder lands a couple of good shots and Francis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Francis is taking damage to the body and head.
Well, with Wilder on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Francis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Francis is trying to break free.
Francis avoids the strikes from Wilder.
Francis tries to roll but Wilder sticks to his back.
Francis trying to control the hands but Wilder breaks the grip.
Wilder scores with punches and elbows.
Francis is covering up but some of the strikes from Wilder are getting through and doing damage.
#T4#
Wilder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Colton Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilder scores with strikes from the back.
Wilder lands punches and elbows.
Francis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wilder is working the ground and pound. Can Francis escape?
Wilder has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Francis's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Francis!
Francis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wilder.
Francis can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Francis misses with a body kick.
Francis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Francis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Francis misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Francis gets tackled into the cage by Wilder. Wilder maintains the clinch.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Francis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Francis lands a nice uppercut.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Francis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis misses with the head strike.
Francis lands a body punch.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Wilder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hook to the body lands for Francis.
Francis scores with a shoulder strike.
Francis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Francis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Francis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Francis just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Wilder pulls guard effortlessly.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Francis advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Francis wants to stand up but Wilder has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Francis is pressing down on Wilder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilder is holding on for now.
Francis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wilder is not content to let Francis control the position.#T2#
Francis tries to pass to full mount but Wilder defends it.
Wilder wants to improve his position but Francis is controlling well.
Francis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francis is working away from the top position though.
Francis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wilder controls his leg.
Wilder wants to improve his position but Francis is controlling well.
#T3#
Wilder is holding on to half guard well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Francis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Francis gets tackled into the cage by Wilder. Wilder maintains the clinch.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Francis won't allow it.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Francis to keep the fight standing.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Francis to keep the fight standing.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francis walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Francis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilder tries to clinch up but Francis circles away and keeps his distance.
Francis with the inside leg kick.
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Francis counters with a nice body shot.
Francis swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
Wilder looks to clinch
and Francis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Francis.
Wilder wants to clinch
and Francis counters with a left to the body.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Francis!
Francis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Francis is looking to wear down Wilder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Francis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Francis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder misses with a takedown
and Francis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francis as he avoids it easily.
Francis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Francis had his way with Colton Wilder in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Wilder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Francis smiles and moves away.
Wilder tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Francis throws a counter high kick but Wilder was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Francis pushes him off.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilder tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilder.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Francis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL2#
Wilder clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Francis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jayson Francis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Francis smiles and moves away.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.#T1#
Wilder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Francis can pounce on him.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Francis but Francis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilder fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Wilder clinches up with Francis and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francis walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Francis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilder's knee momentarily.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilder is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL2#
Wilder takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Francis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Francis holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilder drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Francis smiles and moves away.
Francis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Francis keeps the fight on the outside.
Francis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Francis circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilder jumps guard but Francis stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilder jumps guard but Francis stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
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 tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Francis holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilder drops back down to his feet.
Francis tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
#T3#
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Francis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis misses with the head strike.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Francis holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilder drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
A right hook to the body lands for Francis.
#TD2#
Wilder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Francis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Francis trying to control the hands but Wilder breaks the grip.
Wilder controlling from the back.
Can Francis hold on?! Wilder is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Wilder lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Francis hold on?!
Francis staying busy and making it hard for Wilder to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Francis tries to roll but Wilder sticks to his back.
Francis trying to control the position but Wilder manages to sink in the hooks.
Francis is trying to break free.
Wilder scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Francis is looking for a way out.
Wilder is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Francis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT2#It looks like Jayson Francis has been cut.
Francis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wilder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wilder landing with strikes.
Wilder biding his time, controlling Francis.
Francis trying to control the hands but Wilder breaks the grip.
Wilder scores with punches to the body.
Francis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 Jayson Francis.
I think Francis 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jayson Francis!
Jayson Francis retains his heavyweight title!
Jayson Francis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Wilder.#TD#
Wilder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGuire looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilder cracks McGuire with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder happy to just control the position for now.
Wilder connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGuire some visible discomfort.
Wilder in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McGuire looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wilder turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Vincent McGuire spoke after the fight, saying 'Gi'mmie my Money! '. |
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Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Wilder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder is trying to control the action in half guard but Smooth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smooth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilder uses his free foot to push down on Smooth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smooth.
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smooth hang on?#CUT#It looks like Tim Smooth has been cut.
Smooth takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Wilder's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
A very excited looking Colton 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. |
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Event:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Levesque has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Levesque to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levesque walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Levesque's shoulder, as Levesque tries to avoid the shot.
Levesque keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder looks to clinch
and Levesque counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wilder closes the distance but Levesque moves to the side
letting Levesque counter with a right hand. #CL#
Wilder closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder jumps guard but Levesque stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Levesque scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Levesque.
Levesque working aggressively here.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Levesque scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilder jumps guard but Levesque stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Levesque misses with some punches.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Wilder pulls guard effortlessly.
Levesque trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilder's guard.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Levesque manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wilder connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Levesque wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
Wilder scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder advances position into side control!
Levesque is pushing Wilder's head away, looking to escape. Wilder manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder 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.#T3#
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Levesque is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet but Wilder drags him back down.#ES2#
Levesque sneaks out the side door and pushes Wilder away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Levesque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Wilder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levesque is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wilder dives into side control.
Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Levesque to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is working Levesque over with some ground and pound from side control.
Levesque is trying to buck Wilder off.#T4#
Wilder working the head with strikes.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wilder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Levesque takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Levesque is trying to buck Wilder off.
Levesque is looking to get back to his feet here but Wilder is keeping cool and he's managed to take Levesque's back.
Levesque is trying to get back to his feet but Wilder has full control of the position and if anything, Levesque has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Levesque is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wilder off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Levesque looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilder.
Levesque trying to get back to his feet but Wilder is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Colton Wilder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wilder instigates a clinch. #TD#
Wilder pulls Levesque into guard.
Levesque won't allow Wilder to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder pulls Levesque in close to prevent any damage.
Levesque has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilder is proving hard to escape from.
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilder has a closed guard, preventing Levesque from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wilder prevents Levesque from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Levesque has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wilder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
Levesque lands an uppercut.#TD#
Wilder decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Levesque decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Levesque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Levesque responds with a good body kick, but Wilder manages to step out the way in time.
Levesque lands a nice hook to Wilder's body. Wilder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Levesque swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levesque throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Levesque delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Levesque has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Levesque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Levesque.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
Levesque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Levesque.
Levesque lands a nice shot to the body.
Levesque presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Levesque.
Levesque throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
André Levesque seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Levesque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levesque.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Levesque.
Levesque lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levesque scores with a shoulder strike.
Levesque lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Wilder is rocked!
Levesque unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wilder! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Levesque is unloading with more strikes now! Wilder drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
André Levesque is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, André Levesque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Rose presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Wilder drags the fight down to the ground.
Wilder is pulling down on Rose's head to control his posture.
Rose stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.
Wilder controlling the position.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder controlling Rose's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Wilder wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilder or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose, which made it look bad.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
#CL#
Wilder rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Wilder jumps guard.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilder has his hands on Rose's head, controlling the position.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rose manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Wilder is pulling down on Rose's head. It's preventing any offense from Rose, at least for the moment.
Wilder wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose postures up.
Wilder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilder managing to control the position.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Wilder 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.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton 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#
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilder closes the distance but Rose moves to the side
and Rose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rose lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
Rose lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Rose lands a left hand.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rose working aggressively here.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rose walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
#CL#
Wilder rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rose to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Rose - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD2#
Rose drops Wilder with a big knee straight up the middle! Wilder is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Rose fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Wilder square on the jaw! Damn, Wilder is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Rose!
A relieved looking Thomas Rose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franjic pinned against the cage. Franjic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilder 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.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in and bounces Franjic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franjic keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franjic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franjic's head.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Franjic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder distracts Franjic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franjic keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Franjic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Franjic misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Wilder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franjic sprawls well initially but Wilder persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Wilder winds up and cracks Franjic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder is keen to just control but Franjic is a slippery customer.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder is trying to control the action in half guard but Franjic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder winds up and cracks Franjic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wilder throwing shots but Franjic is blocking nicely.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder works his way into side control.
Wilder controls the position from side control.
Wilder trying to control the position but Franjic is working away.
An elbow from Wilder crashes against the mat.
Franjic seems a little lost for a moment, as Wilder dominates the positioning.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Franjic is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilder.
Wilder throws an elbow but Franjic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilder lands some shots froms side control.
Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franjic to see if he's OK.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Franjic is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Franjic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Franjic. No joy for Wilder on that attempt.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Franjic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rade Franjic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Franjic is avoiding it.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt
and Franjic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Franjic pushes him off.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Franjic swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wilder has closed the distance and engaged Franjic in a clinch.
#TD2#
Wilder gets control of Franjic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franjic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Franjic trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder managing to control the position.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses.
Franjic being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franjic's head.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franjic can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Franjic defends it.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Wilder trying to control the pace.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Franjic is trying to maintain the position but Wilder is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Wilder connects with a nice short shot to Franjic's temple.
Wilder slows the pace down in half guard.
Franjic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franjic tries to get out of the position.
Wilder lands strikes from half guard.
Wilder controlling the action here.
Wilder is nestled in close to Franjic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Franjic is in trouble now - Wilder has advanced to mount! #T4#
Wilder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Franjic's face.
Wilder controlling the pace for now.
Colton Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franjic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilder controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franjic?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder raining down shots from the mount!
Wilder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Franjic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Franjic is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rade Franjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder misses with a takedown
letting Franjic counter with a right hand.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Franjic is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Wilder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilder lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is trying to control. Franjic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Franjic defends it.
Wilder is trying to control. Franjic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilder lands strikes from half guard.
Franjic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franjic wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilder moves nicely into side control.
Wilder scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Franjic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilder connects with a decent elbow.
Wilder landing a few strikes.
Wilder scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Franjic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
A big shot lands for Wilder! That's hurt Franjic! Will he recover? Wilder fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Our winner, Colton Wilder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Wilder tries to counter with a takedown but Lancaster is quick to defend against it.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Lancaster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilder is controlling Lancaster's trapped leg to prevent Lancaster from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard but Lancaster has mounted him!
Lancaster looking to control but Wilder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lancaster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wilder can't escape the position.
Lancaster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lancaster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilder is looking to escape.
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Wilder to control.
Lancaster throwing strikes here but Wilder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wilder manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Wilder wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Wilder is holding on to half guard well.
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder is refusing to be controlled, as Lancaster sits in half guard.
Wilder is trying to control but can't.
Wilder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wilder tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.#T3#
Wilder keeping hold of Lancaster's head, controlling as best he can.
Wilder is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster 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 Lancaster off to one side.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilder attempts a counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it well and moves away.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Wilder closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
Wilder fails to pull guard.
Lancaster is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilder has double underhooks.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilder after a bit of a struggle.
Colton Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.#T4#
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilder jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilder jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder stuffs the takedown attempt from Lancaster. Lancaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster jabs at Wilder's body.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Wilder's ribs.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Lancaster 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#
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilder.
And Lancaster tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.
Wilder leaves Lancaster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilder dives in and grabs Lancaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes down on Wilder's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Wilder persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.#TD#
Wilder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilder lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Wilder is looking to advance position but Lancaster has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lancaster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilder regains half guard.
Wilder trying to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Wilder's head.
Shane Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Lancaster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilder wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Wilder moves into full guard.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder is pulling down on Lancaster's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lancaster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wilder controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lancaster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilder.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Wilder is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilder won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here. #T4#
Wilder is fighting to break Lancaster's control of his arms but Lancaster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilder rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
Wilder swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Wilder shoots in and gets a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Colton Wilder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
Wilder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lancaster was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilder cracks Lancaster with a solid left hand.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes.#TD#
Wilder gets a double leg takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster is trying to keep Wilder in close.
Wilder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving. #T3#
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Wilder postures up.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Wilder is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilder trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Wilder working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wilder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Wilder is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Wilder wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilder has his hands clasped together around Lancaster's back. He's all about the action.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster trying to mount his opponent but Wilder defends it.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilder but Wilder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Lancaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Lancaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Wilder trying to control the position here.
Wilder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lancaster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lancaster works Wilder's body with a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Lancaster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilder's head.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wilder gets full guard.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Wilder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lancaster's guard. #REVR#
Wilder wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Lancaster controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Wilder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lancaster defends it nicely.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Lancaster dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Lancaster as Wilder shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilder is defended easily by Lancaster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilder somewhat.#T1#
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense.
Lancaster feints the counter takedown.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilder is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilder holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Wilder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wilder works over Lancaster with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Wilder trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Wilder 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.
Wilder connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder slips nicely into half guard.
Wilder is pressing down on Lancaster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancaster is holding on for now.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Lancaster's hands, connecting with Lancaster's forehead.#T3#
Lancaster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wilder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilder wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Wilder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wilder wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Wilder.
Wilder is keen to just control but Lancaster is a slippery customer.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilder's back!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lancaster misses with punches from the back.
Wilder rolls, trying to escape but Lancaster keeps control of the position.
Lancaster not allowing Wilder to control his hands.
Wilder just looking to survive in the bad position.
Wilder covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lancaster.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lancaster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Lancaster!
A relieved looking Shane Lancaster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilder tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.#TD2#
Wilder gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilder drops an elbow to the side of Thomas 's head.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilder prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Wilder sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder prevents Thomas from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Wilder is controlling him
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
Wilder working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Thomas is trying to stand.
Wilder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wilder throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wilder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilder throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wilder dominating with strikes here.
Wilder punching from mount but Thomas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thomas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wilder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Wilder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilder working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wilder is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wilder controlling from mount.
Wilder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas ?
Thomas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder thowing shots but they're missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder lands a big elbow.
Wilder looking to ground and pound but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Wilder raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Thomas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas 's face.
Wilder looking to finish with strikes here!
Wilder throws some wild stikes that Thomas manages to avoid easily.
Wilder trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Wilder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wilder punching from mount but Thomas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wilder thowing shots but they're missing.
Wilder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Wilder misses with a head shot.
Wilder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas ?
Thomas 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wilder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilder throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thomas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colton Wilder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thomas throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Wilder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilder is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Wilder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Thomas is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilder in particular looking to stall.
Wilder wants to free his trapped foot but Thomas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilder working Thomas over with strikes.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thomas to regain full guard.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilder.
Wilder landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilder trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Wilder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thomas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Wilder successfully pulls guard.
Wilder has control of Thomas 's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
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.
Wilder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Wilder has control of Thomas 's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Wilder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas 's guard. #REVB#
Wilder passes into half guard. #T4#
Wilder trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Wilder moves into full mount! Thomas won't be happy about that!
Wilder throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wilder looking to ground and pound but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Wilder with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilder unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilder with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Wilder! Thomas is hurt baaadly! Wilder is firing away with more strikes - Thomas is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 172
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Hardin throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Wilder counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wilder taking a breather here.
Wilder scores with punches from side control.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardin keeps working.
Wilder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hardin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looks up at the clock and then as Hardin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wilder smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wilder wants to control but Hardin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilder.
#T1#
Hardin being controlled for a moment.
Wilder throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hardin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hardin can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilder lands an elbow.
Wilder is staying tight to Hardin's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder wants to control but Hardin is keeping him busy.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wilder asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound.
Hardin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardin dodges the ground and pound from Wilder.
Wilder happy to just control the position for now.
Wilder is working Hardin over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Wilder wants to control but Hardin is keeping him busy.
Wilder throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardin keeps working.
Wilder throws an elbow but Hardin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilder staying calm.#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.
Wilder trying to control the position but Hardin is working away.
Hardin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardin keeps working.
Wilder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hardin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wilder thows a huge punch but Hardin dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hardin misses with a wild body shot.
Hardin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilder.
Hardin throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.#CL2#
Wilder has Hardin up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hardin fails to land. #TD2#
Wilder manages to pull guard.
Hardin won't allow Wilder to sweep him here.
Wilder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardin's guard. #REVB#
Hardin wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hardin keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Hardin keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.
Hardin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
Hardin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilder wants to pass to mount but Hardin is defending the position.
Wilder not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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 advance to full mount but Hardin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Hardin keeps moving.
Colton Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardin wants to stand and escape but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Hardin.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hardin misses the target.
Wilder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Hardin's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardin misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Wilder darts in and clinches Hardin up against the cage.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder jumps guard but Hardin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilder goes for a takedown attempt but Hardin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Wesley Hardin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder with a poor takedown
and Hardin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Wilder clinches up with Hardin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardin tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Hardin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilder is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Hardin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.#T4#
A big right from Hardin misses.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Hardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardin.
John Wesley Hardin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Wilder clinches.
Wilder blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Wesley Hardin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colton Wilder'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. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilder is defended easily by Hardin.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardin throws a shot to the body.
Hardin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Wilder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardin's guard.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hardin keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Wilder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardin's guard.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardin's head.
Wilder works his way into side control.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wilder landing strikes.
Wilder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wilder in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Wilder is looking to take a break and control but Hardin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilder.
Wilder tries to score with some ground and pound. Hardin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wilder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilder.
Wilder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hardin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Wilder is chipping away with strikes.
Wilder trying to control the action but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Hardin struggling a bit here.
Wilder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hardin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hardin is letting Wilder control him for a moment.
Wilder throws an elbow but Hardin slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardin is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder landing strikes.
Wilder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hardin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilder trying to control the action but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Hardin dodges the ground and pound from Wilder.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardin parries the strikes from Wilder easily there. Wilder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hardin to escape.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Wilder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colton 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Wilder!
A relieved looking Colton 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. |
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Event:
RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl out of it but Wilder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lancaster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancaster sprawls well. Lancaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancaster pinned against the cage. Lancaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shane Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Wilder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lancaster controlling Wilder's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Wilder won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilder's guard. #REVR#
Wilder is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Wilder keeping full guard, as Lancaster tries to pass.
Lancaster is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilder has control of Lancaster's left arm, preventing Lancaster from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilder controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilder to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Lancaster is controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder is pushing down on Lancaster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lancaster is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilder is nestled in close to Lancaster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Wilder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder is looking to stall here but Lancaster recovers full guard.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Wilder throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wilder wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Lancaster will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Wilder slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster pulls Wilder in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster 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 lands a couple of digs.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colton Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wilder trying to control from Lancaster's half guard. Lancaster has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lancaster stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wilder stays in close to Lancaster's body and controls the position.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lancaster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Wilder trying to control the position here.
Lancaster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lancaster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lancaster postures up.
#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.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Wilder trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lancaster is fighting to break Wilder's control of his arms but Wilder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Wilder with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shane Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Wilder scores with a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster not doing much here.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lancaster trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Lancaster is thwarting Wilder's attempts to control the position.
Wilder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lancaster trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Wilder persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lancaster as he jumps to the side.
Lancaster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Shane Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wilder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lancaster!
Lancaster parries the strikes from Wilder easily there. Wilder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape.
Lancaster is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Lancaster parries the strikes from Wilder easily there. Wilder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape.
#T3#
Wilder throws a strike aimed at the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster avoids it well.
Wilder wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Wilder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lancaster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lancaster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wilder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lancaster!
Wilder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilder scoring with strikes but Lancaster is staying in there.
Lancaster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Wilder is controlling well.
#T4#
Lancaster is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilder controlling the pace.
Lancaster is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Shane Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lancaster keeping control of the position.
Colton Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder trying to control the pace.
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 Shane Lancaster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lancaster, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Lancaster!
A relieved looking Shane Lancaster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Fleximario gets caught flat footed, as Wilder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fleximario keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilder postures up and lands a big shot to Fleximario's brow.
Fleximario utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleximario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fleximario keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Fleximario keeps moving.
Wilder preventing the sweep. #T1#
Wilder wants to control from the top but Fleximario keeps moving.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleximario has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleximario has wrist control.
Wilder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilder is stalling here. Fleximario is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilder seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fleximario has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
Wilder can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Wilder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wilder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
What's Wilder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder is trying to control Fleximario's posture but Fleximario avoids it.
Wilder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilder 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilder wants to control but Fleximario is keeping busy.
Wilder is positioning himself well to prevent Fleximario advancing to mount.
Wilder is looking for a sweep. Fleximario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wilder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fleximario 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 staying out of range there.
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fleximario defends it nicely.
Wilder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fleximario makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fleximario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder drops his hands momentarily and Fleximario takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fleximario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fleximario scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Fleximario stuffs the takedown.
Fleximario slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fleximario tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilder is wise to it.
Wilder dives in and grabs Fleximario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fleximario pushes down on Wilder's head and hops out.#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 Fleximario!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleximario regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wilder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wilder works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wilder prevents Fleximario from getting the reversal.#T2#
Wilder lands a couple of good shots and Fleximario has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fleximario is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wilder off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wilder misses with a punch to the head.
Wilder trying to control momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleximario covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fleximario prevents Wilder from getting a body triangle.
Colton Wilder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Even with his hooks in, Wilder manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fleximario trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T3#
Fleximario trying to control the position but Wilder manages to sink in the hooks.
Wilder missing with punches from the back.
Wilder throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fleximario could be in trouble here!
Wilder struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wilder missing with strikes.
Wilder struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wilder is trying to control but Fleximario is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Wilder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilder throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fleximario because Wilder loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Wilder.#T4#
Wilder avoids the attempt from Fleximario to control.
Wilder throwing strikes here but Fleximario is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleximario can do to turn this around?
Wilder with good strikes from the mount here!
Wilder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fleximario's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder landing punches.
Wilder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fleximario 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.
Fleximario is squirming around, avoiding Wilder's attempts to control the action.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilder raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder 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#
Wilder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fleximario pinned against the cage. Fleximario gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fleximario thinks about the counter body kick.
Fleximario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleximario throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Fleximario sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fleximario displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Fleximario looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fleximario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wilder gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Fleximario desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wilder is trying to control. Fleximario wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fleximario controlling the position for now.
Fleximario is looking to control Wilder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleximario avoid being mounted?
Wilder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wilder stalling away here and it's allowed Fleximario to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilder is pushing down on Fleximario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fleximario is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fleximario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fleximario tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.
Wilder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilder wants to take a breather but Fleximario is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Wilder thows a huge punch but Fleximario dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilder lands a nice short elbow.
Wilder trying to control the action but Fleximario is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Fleximario defends it.
Fleximario avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Fleximario avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fleximario to regain full guard.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Fleximario keeps moving.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilder fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilder lands a nice forearm strike.
Wilder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wilder working the body and head with strikes.
Wilder working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Wilder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Colton Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder misses with the ground and pound.
Wilder trying to control the position but Fleximario is working away.
Hawk Fleximario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colton 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Zahedi misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Zahedi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zahedi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilder with a body shot.
Wilder slips under a jab from Zahedi.
Wilder shoots for a takedown but Zahedi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahedi.
Zahedi looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Wilder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilder is nestled in close to Zahedi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zahedi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zahedi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zahedi is not content to let Wilder control the position.#T1#
Wilder controlling the action here.
Wilder trying to control the action but Zahedi is working from the bottom.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder is trying to control. Zahedi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahedi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilder controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zahedi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zahedi won't allow Wilder to pass to mount.
Zahedi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilder.
Wilder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zahedi swivels and escapes.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zahedi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Zahedi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Zahedi sends Wilder crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Wilder up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Wilder is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Zahedi is stalking Wilder. Wilder circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zahedi, and it's lights out! Wilder really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
During a confident post fight interview, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 137
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Wilder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilder stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder wants to free his trapped foot but Thomas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilder 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.#T1#
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Wilder.
Wilder wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas 's head.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilder wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilder is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wilder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Wilder has clasped his hands together around Thomas 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thomas parries the strikes from Wilder easily there. Wilder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
Thomas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wilder has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wilder trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Wilder taking a break here but Thomas is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Thomas is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder content to control rather than advance.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.
Wilder trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilder drops an elbow to the side of Thomas 's head.
Wilder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder 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#
Wilder moves away from the strike by Thomas .
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
A big right from Thomas misses. #TD#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilder wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
Wilder thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder passes to side control.
Thomas defending against the ground and pound.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working. #T1#
Wilder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wilder sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
An elbow from Wilder crashes against the mat.
Wilder cracks Thomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilder trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Wilder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wilder prefers to stall for the moment though.
Thomas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Wilder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thomas is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Wilder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas trying to remain calm as Wilder controls from the top position.
Wilder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Thomas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Wilder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Wilder tries to score with some ground and pound. Thomas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Wilder working the ground and pound from side control.
Thomas parries the strikes from Wilder easily there. Wilder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
Thomas is letting Wilder control him for a moment.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wilder trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wilder shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Wilder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.
Thomas is staying active underneath Wilder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilder is looking to stall here but Thomas recovers full guard.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilder is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Wilder is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Wilder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thomas for as long as he can get away with.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Wilder showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wilder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thomas tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wilder manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Thomas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wilder controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas 's face.
Wilder won't let Thomas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Thomas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wilder.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Wilder looking to finish with strikes here!
Wilder trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Wilder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas ?
Wilder landing shots from mount.
Wilder tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Wilder looking to finish Thomas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thomas !
Wilder with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wilder with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Wilder controlling from the full mount.
Thomas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder breaks from Thomas 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Wilder is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Colton Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colton Wilder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilder tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Wilder!
Our winner, Colton Wilder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KOP KLAY
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Wilder dives in and scores a takedown into Tact's guard.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilder stands up over Tact, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilder 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.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Tact avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tact controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself. #T1#
Wilder postures up in Tact's guard and throws a big left but Tact blocks it.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tact is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tact looking for a guillotine here but Wilder defends easily.
Wilder stands up over Tact, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tact wants to hit a sweep here but Wilder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tact there!
Wilder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT#It looks like Larry Tact has been cut.
Wilder drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tact! More shots from Wilder and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder retains his heavyweight title!
Colton Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KOP MARS
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wilder drives through with a takedown into Nadareishvili's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nadareishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilder passes into half guard.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Nadareishvili's hands, connecting with Nadareishvili's forehead.
Wilder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nadareishvili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nadareishvili is looking to improve his position.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nadareishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nadareishvili's coaches at Eastern Queens MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Wilder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nadareishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nadareishvili tries to get out of the position.
Nadareishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but Nadareishvili defending well.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Wilder connects with a nice short shot to Nadareishvili's temple.
Nadareishvili is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder winds up and cracks Nadareishvili with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nadareishvili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilder is looking to advance position but Nadareishvili won't allow it. #T2#
Nadareishvili taking some punishment here, with Wilder in his half guard.
Wilder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder is controlling the pace.
Wilder trying to control from half guard but Nadareishvili is working away.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadareishvili defending well though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Wilder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nadareishvili tries to get to full guard but Wilder has control of the leg.
Nadareishvili is trying to control but can't.
Wilder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nadareishvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nadareishvili trying to control but Wilder postures up.
Wilder wants to take a breather but Nadareishvili is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Wilder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nadareishvili enables Wilder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nadareishvili manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nadareishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Wilder looks for a takedown but Nadareishvili sprawls well.
Aleksandre Nadareishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder with a poor takedown
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nadareishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nadareishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Nadareishvili manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nadareishvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Nadareishvili manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Wilder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Nadareishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Wilder shoots in and bounces Nadareishvili off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder stands up over Nadareishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilder forces his way into half guard.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Wilder wants to control but Nadareishvili is keeping him busy.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder is thwarting Nadareishvili's attempts to control the position.
Nadareishvili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilder throwing shots but Nadareishvili is blocking nicely.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nadareishvili defending well though.
Wilder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nadareishvili!
Wilder breaks from Nadareishvili's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilder working the ground and pound effectively.
Wilder with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Wilder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wilder landing punches.
Wilder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wilder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilder cracks Nadareishvili with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder controlling from the full mount.
Wilder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nadareishvili hang on?
Nadareishvili taking shots to the head. #T3#
BOOM! Wilder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#Nadareishvili is rocked!
Wilder postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Nadareishvili out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Wilder goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Colton 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. |
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Event:
KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Death stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Wilder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Death is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Death is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Death blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilder.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Death defending well though.
Death 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.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder passes to side control. #T1#
Wilder trying to control the action but Death is working from the bottom.
Death regains half guard, as Wilder was trying to land strikes.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Death is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder working Death over with strikes.
Death keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Death to regain full guard.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder content to control rather than advance.
Wilder trying to control the action but Death is working from the bottom.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Death is looking for a sweep. Wilder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilder passes to full mount!
Wilder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wilder lands a heavy elbow.
Wilder lands a heavy elbow.
Wilder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Death is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilder breaks from Death's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilder cracks Death with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Death misses with a looping left.#TD#
Wilder looking to score a takedown here. Death is defending well but Wilder drives through and ends up in Death's guard.
Wilder prevents Death from getting back to his feet.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Death keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Death keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Wilder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder stays in close to Death's body and controls the position.
Wilder trying to control but Death is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Death swivels and escapes.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Death throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Death shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Death. No joy for Wilder on that attempt.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Death counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Death 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 dives in for a single leg takedown but Death sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Death was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Wilder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Death is trying to keep an underhook but Wilder manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Death is staying active underneath Wilder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Death trying to control but Wilder postures up.
Death wants to improve his position but Wilder is controlling well.
#T3#
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Death's hands, connecting with Death's forehead.
Death has hold of Wilder's hands but Wilder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilder controlling the action here.
Wilder lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilder 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.
Wilder throwing shots but Death is blocking nicely.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Death wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but Death defending well. #T4#
Wilder is taking a breather. Death says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wilder moves into full mount! Death won't be happy about that!
Death avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder wants to control the pace but Death is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Death?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colton Wilder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Death misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt - Death sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Death unleashes a big counter combination but Wilder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Death stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Death manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown. Death tries to sprawl out of it but Wilder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Death manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Death on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Death throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Death, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Death sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilder somewhat.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Wilder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Death fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder fails to land the takedown.
Death swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Death is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Death gets caught flat footed, as Wilder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Death is keeping the position.
Wilder trying to control but Death is working from the bottom.
Nuke Death has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Death is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilder is controlling him.
Death working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilder.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Death keeps moving.
Wilder looking to sit in guard and control but Death gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Death is one step ahead there. #T3#
Wilder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Colton Wilder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Death wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder has control of Death's left arm, preventing Death from doing any damage.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet. #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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Death trying to control the position.
Wilder trying to control but Death is working from the bottom.
Death utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Death's head.
Wilder advances to half guard.
Colton Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder wants to pass to mount but Death is defending the position.
Wilder controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuke Death comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Wilder!
A victorious Colton Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Beard dives in and scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Wilder controlling Beard's posture.
Beard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder has his hands on Beard's head, controlling the position.
Beard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder has control of Beard's left arm, preventing Beard from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Wilder dives in and grabs Beard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beard pushes down on Wilder's head and hops out.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in and bounces Beard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilder forces his way into half guard.
Wilder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilder is nestled in close to Beard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Beard's hands, connecting with Beard's forehead.
Beard trying to control but Wilder postures up.
Wilder passes to side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Wilder stalls from top position.
Beard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beard taking a bit of punishment here - Wilder scoring with strikes.
Wilder working the body and head with strikes.
Wilder lands a few punches from side control.
Beard is letting Wilder control him for a moment.
Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beard to see if he's OK.#T3#
Beard is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Beard wants to control but Wilder postures up.
Wilder working the ground and pound.
Beard wants to control but Wilder postures up.
Wilder slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wilder landing strikes.
Wilder lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Beard tries to improve position but can't.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder is looking to take a break and control but Beard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilder cracks Beard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilder scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Beard is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wilder can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 124
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dustfinger as he avoids it easily.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Dustfinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Dustfinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Henry Dustfinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Dustfinger leaves Wilder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilder or perhaps it was just good defense by Dustfinger, which made it look bad. #CL#
Dustfinger rushes Wilder and presses him up against the cage.
Dustfinger working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Dustfinger has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice elbow from Dustfinger. #CUT#It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Dustfinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilder looking for a takedown.
Wilder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dustfinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dustfinger prevents it.
Wilder is looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Dustfinger.
Wilder looks winded!
Wilder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dustfinger lands a right hand. #T1#
A short left from Dustfinger.
Wilder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dustfinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dustfinger lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dustfinger.
A short right from Dustfinger on the inside. #ROC#Wilder is rocked!
Dustfinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Dustfinger finish him?
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder is pressed against the cage. Dustfinger pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Wilder! Two more big strikes from Dustfinger and Wilder crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
145 Showdown Semi Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wilder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilder showed some decent athleticism there.
Wilder stalling.
Wilder stops Smif from getting back to his feet.
Wilder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder thows a huge punch but Smif dodges it nicely.
Wilder is nestled in close to Smif, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Wilder. #T1#
Wilder trying to mount his opponent but Smif defends it.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Smif tries to kick Wilder off but Wilder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Wilder.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Smif defends it.
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. Wilder connects with a nice short shot to Smif's temple.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smif!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder controlling the position easily from mount.
Smif really wants to buck Wilder off and get back to his feet. #T2#
Wilder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wilder landing shots from mount.
Wilder landing punches. #CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Smif is bucking up trying to escape but Wilder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilder lands a big elbow - Smif is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smif is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HW Round 4
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Fury scores with a nice strike.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fury scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fury napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder scoring with punches from side control.
Wilder looks up at the clock and then as Fury takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wilder smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fury is trying to escape the position but Wilder is controlling the position.
Wilder working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fury is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wilder scoring with punches from side control.
Fury is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wilder controlling the position from side mount.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wilder cracks Fury with a big elbow.
Wilder working the head and body with strikes.
Wilder working the body and head with strikes.
Wilder is working Fury over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wilder connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fury some visible discomfort.
Wilder scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilder controlling the position from side mount.
Wilder lands a strong strike to the head of Fury. That's dazed him! Wilder looking to finish here. Fury is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Wilder lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
After winning the bout, Colton Wilder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
145 Showdown
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Sitanggang throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sitanggang counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Wilder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sitanggang seems a little lost for a moment, as Wilder dominates the positioning.
Wilder working the body and head with strikes.
Wilder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sitanggang tries to buck Wilder off but Wilder is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sitanggang some visible discomfort.
Sitanggang is looking to regain half guard here but Wilder keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilder just content to control the position. #T1#
Sitanggang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder working the head and body with strikes.
Sitanggang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitanggang tries to get out of the position.
Wilder grinds an elbow into Sitanggang's temple.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder is chipping away with strikes.
Wilder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sitanggang is trying to escape the position but Wilder is controlling the position.
Wilder working the head with strikes.
Wilder lands a nice forearm strike.
Wilder is chipping away with strikes.
Wilder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sitanggang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitanggang taking a bit of punishment here - Wilder scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Sitanggang is rocked!
Wilder remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Oh Sitanggang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A big shot lands for Wilder! That's hurt Sitanggang! Will he recover? Wilder fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Outlaw 22
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilder cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
Wilder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilder connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Wilder has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder lands a couple of digs.
Wilder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilder lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Brooks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wilder has picked Brooks up and slammed him! Brooks can't keep hold of the triangle and Wilder manages to pass to side control!
Wilder just content to control the position.
Brooks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brooks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wilder is staying tight to Brooks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wilder working the ground and pound.
Wilder is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Wilder scoring with punches from side control.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wilder staying calm.
Wilder working the head with strikes.
Wilder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brooks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilder connects with a decent elbow.
Wilder is putting a hurting on Brooks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Brooks is rocked!#T3#
Brooks taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Brooks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Brooks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilder scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brooks is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wilder can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Outlaw 18 - Thoupos vs Aury
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Ryuuji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilder has time to react.#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 Ryuuji!
Wilder cracks Ryuuji with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilder working away.
Wilder happy to just control the position for now.
Ryuuji is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wilder scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#It looks like Muto Ryuuji has been cut.
Wilder scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#Ryuuji is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Muto Ryuuji's cut even more.
Wilder lands a big left to the face of Ryuuji, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Wilder and another - Ryuuji is out! Wilder stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
A victorious Colton Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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