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Event:
MMA Hype -44-
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Ferreira's ribs.
Wilder misses with a body punch
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
Ferreira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Ferreira scores with a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Ferreira postures up.
Wilder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ferreira preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.#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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferreira defends it well.
Ferreira lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Ferreira attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Wilder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferreira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilder's best efforts.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.#T3#
Ferreira trying to control here.
Wilder stalling.
Wilder moves nicely into side control.
Wilder is putting a hurting on Ferreira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound but Ferreira is defending the strikes.
Wilder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Wilder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferreira dodges the ground and pound from Wilder.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ferreira is looking to advance position but Wilder won't allow it.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira has mounted him!
Wilder is working to get back to half guard.
Wilder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Vanderley Ferreira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilder slowing the pace effectively.
Wilder taking a breather.
Wilder tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder is pushing Ferreira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira lands an uppercut.
Ferreira tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilder.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Wilder.
A nice left hand lands by Ferreira.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilder trying to stall but Ferreira improves his position.
#BC#
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira cracks Wilder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder connects with a body shot.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferreira under the eye.#T2#
Ferreira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilder in his tracks.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder cracks Ferreira with a good jab.
Ferreira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferreira enables Wilder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferreira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilder landing with the ground and pound.
Wilder trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira has wrist control.
Wilder throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely. #T3#
Ferreira 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira is retaining full guard.
Ferreira controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferreira is controlling Wilder's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira throws a good cross that connects.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
It looked like Ferreira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Vanderley Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
Wilder throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira is looking for a counter combo.
Ferreira tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Wilder drives through with a takedown into Ferreira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira looking to control.
Wilder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilder defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilder defends well.
Ferreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilder scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Wilder working some strikes from top position.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Wilder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilder works over Ferreira with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Wilder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilder has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira's legs - danger averted.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
George Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Wilder stalling away here and it's allowed Ferreira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wilder pushing down on Ferreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilder trying to control the action but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilder lands a nice short elbow.
Wilder not doing much here.
#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 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder wants to advance to full mount but Ferreira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilder really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Ferreira misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Wilder counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ferreira! #T1#
Wilder is stalling here. Ferreira 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 Ferreira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder is trying to control Ferreira's posture but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Wilder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wilder holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
Ferreira lands a few punches from side control.
Wilder is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
Wilder manages to get back to half guard.
Wilder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Wilder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferreira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Wilder trying to control but Ferreira postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wilder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder misses with a jab to the body
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilder finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferreira's head.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Wilder counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilder wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferreira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but George Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Ferreira jabs at Wilder's body.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
Wilder tries to clinch up
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Ferreira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Wilder lands.#T1#
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Ferreira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Wilder wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferreira misses its target.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Vanderley Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Ferreira moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Wilder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferreira swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilder darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ferreira throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range. #TD2#
Wilder gets a double leg takedown into Ferreira's guard.
Wilder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder content to stall in guard here.
Ferreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilder is one step ahead there. #T4#
Wilder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilder pushing down on Ferreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Wilder.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Wilder!
George Wilder is the new heavyweight champion!
George Wilder decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -33-
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Wilder misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Franklin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilder has wrist control.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder prevents Franklin from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Wilder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Wilder advances position into side control!
Wilder lands some shots froms side control.
Wilder trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
The ground and pound from Wilder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franklin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilder connects with a decent elbow.
Wilder controls the position.#T2#
Wilder scoring with punches from side control.
Wilder lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT#It looks like Joel Franklin has been cut.
Wilder throws a strike aimed at the side of Franklin's head but Franklin avoids it well.
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.
Franklin is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Franklin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Franklin defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Franklin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wilder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Wilder trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
Franklin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Franklin is defending well.
Wilder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Wilder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Franklin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Franklin.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
Wilder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Franklin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilder under the eye.
Franklin lunges at Wilder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilder's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Franklin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilder has time to react.
Franklin lands a really nice looking cross but Wilder seems unphased.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Franklin connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Wilder doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Joel Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Franklin. That snapped Wilder's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin jabs Wilder to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Franklin lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilder's head.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franklin to score with a decent uppercut.
Franklin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franklin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilder is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Wilder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilder winds up and cracks Franklin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it. #T2#
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Franklin's hands, connecting with Franklin's forehead.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Wilder throwing shots but Franklin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Wilder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Franklin 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.#T3#
Wilder thows a huge punch but Franklin dodges it nicely.
Wilder prevents Franklin from standing back up.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franklin defending well though.
Franklin has hold of Wilder's hands but Wilder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Wilder throwing shots but Franklin is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilder scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#That has opened up Joel Franklin's cut even more.#T4#
Franklin is looking to escape.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilder thows a huge punch but Franklin dodges it nicely.
Franklin is trying to stand up here but Wilder is controlling him well.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Wilder controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franklin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joel Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joel Franklin's cut.
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#
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franklin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franklin.
Wilder takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Franklin moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Franklin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franklin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Nice shot lands for Franklin.
Wilder is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Franklin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Franklin scores with the left hand. Wilder knows he should have avoided that one.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilder defends it nicely.#TD#
Wilder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilder passes Franklin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder working Franklin over with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Joel Franklin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice strikes from Wilder there. #CUT#Joel Franklin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Franklin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Wilder!
George Wilder decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -26-
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Donnelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donnelly throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Donnelly only half commits.
Donnelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilder tries to sprawl out of it but Donnelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donnelly misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donnelly is defended easily by Wilder.#TD#
Donnelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilder to the mat! Wilder manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder seems keen to control Donnelly's posture.#SUB#
Donnelly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wilder dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wilder cracks Donnelly with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Donnelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilder defends it easily.#SUB#
Wilder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donnelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilder has managed to get both his arms back between Donnelly's legs - danger averted.
Wilder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Donnelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilder connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donnelly's head.#T2#
Wilder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donnelly 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilder cracks Donnelly with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#It looks like Craig Donnelly has been cut.
Wilder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilder landing a few strikes. #CUT2#Craig Donnelly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Donnelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Wilder!
A less than humble George Wilder misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -16-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Espinoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Espinoza pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
Espinoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Espinoza trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Espinoza lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Espinoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Espinoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza tries to stall but Wilder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Espinoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder taking a breather.
Espinoza is pushing Wilder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilder tries to work over Espinoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Espinoza misses with some punches.
Espinoza being controlled against the cage.
Espinoza tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Espinoza back against the cage.
Espinoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder avoiding damage.
I was talking to Wilder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilder is stalling here.
Espinoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espinoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Espinoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilder lands a nice uppercut.
Espinoza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Espinoza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Espinoza misses with a body punch.
Espinoza throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Espinoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Espinoza has been cut.
Espinoza misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Wilder has hold of one of Espinoza's legs. Espinoza is fighting the takedown attempt but Wilder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Espinoza's guard.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder stops Espinoza from getting back to his feet.
Espinoza is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Espinoza! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wilder jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Wilder!
George Wilder 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:
NG 18
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Wilder clinches.
King tries to pull guard but Wilder won't allow it.
#BC2#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King checks a low kick from Wilder.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder tries a low kick but King avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Troy King has been cut.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King fails with the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with King.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head. #TD2#
Wilder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt King quite badly. King pulls Wilder in close trying to recover. Wilder postures up and lands two really hard shots that put King on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but King doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Wilder!
George Wilder is the new super heavyweight champion!
George Wilder 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:
NG 11
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steele has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steele has control of Wilder's left arm, preventing Wilder from doing any damage.
Wilder stands and throws Steele's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wilder.
Wilder scores with punches from side control.
Wilder misses with the ground and pound.
Wilder trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The strikes coming from Wilder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wilder working the head with strikes.
Wilder throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steele being controlled for a moment.
Wilder is chipping away with strikes.
Steele takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wilder lands a strong strike to the head of Steele. That's dazed him! Wilder looking to finish here. Steele 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 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Wilder!
George Wilder very nearly forgot to thank Squirrel Sportswear 🐿️ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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