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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Seed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frontalik Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drunken Master. Frontalik Wilder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146 lbs
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134 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Seed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frontalik Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seed sprawls well. Seed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Seed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seed trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seed wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Seed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seed trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seed is pushing down on Wilder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilder is fighting to maintain full guard but Seed has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Seed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilder wants to control but Seed is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seed wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seed's back!
Wilder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Seed has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Seed tries to break free.
Wilder looking for the RNC.
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 doesn't have the hooks in and Seed manages to turn into his guard.
Wilder keeping full guard, as Seed tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seed.
Seed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
Seed trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seed defends well.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Seed postures up.
Seed landing with the ground and pound.
Wilder is trying to keep Seed in close.
Seed trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder pulls Seed in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Seed trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Seed throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
Seed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seed trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seed wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Seed trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder trying to keep a closed guard but Seed is proving a slippery customer.
Seed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Seed from controlling successfully.
Wilder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seed is aware though and is defending well.
Seed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Seed postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Seed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Seed scores with a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Seed pushes down on Wilder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilder trying to control here.
Seed is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilder trying to control from the bottom.
Wilder is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seed trying to mount his opponent but Wilder defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seed throws a strike but Wilder avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Seed postures up.
Seed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seed throws a big right hand that misses.
Seed trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Seed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder looking to control.
Sam Seed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seed has managed to get both his arms back between Wilder's legs - danger averted.
Seed tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Wilder is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seed postures up.
Seed tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Seed throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilder trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frontalik Wilder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wilder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seed is fending him off so far but Wilder persists. Nope, Seed circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilder shoots in for a double leg but Seed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Seed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Seed lands in his opponent's guard.
Seed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seed controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seed postures up.
Seed trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Seed postures up.
Seed trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Seed moves into the clinch.
Seed pulls guard.
Seed looking for a guillotine here but Wilder defends easily.
Seed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Seed is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder pushing down on Seed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilder prevents Seed from improving his position.
Wilder works his way into full mount!
Wilder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Seed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilder takes Seed's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Seed is in trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seed is really stuck here.
Seed turns into Wilder and is now in his guard.
Seed wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Seed dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Seed stuffs the takedown.
Seed forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Wilder jumps guard but Seed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seed to keep the fight standing.
Sam Seed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frontalik Wilder.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Seed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Seed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seed smiles and moves away.
Seed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seed jumps into guard, dragging Wilder to the mat.
Seed looking for a guillotine here but Wilder defends easily.
Seed can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seed wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Seed is looking to improve his position but Wilder isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilder looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wilder forces the positional change into back control.
Seed tries to escape but Wilder has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder doesn't have the hooks in and Seed manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seed forces his way into half guard.
Seed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder trying to control but Seed postures up.
Wilder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wilder wants to control but Seed is keeping busy.
Seed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder is trying to maintain the position but Seed is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Seed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Seed is thwarting Wilder's attempts to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frontalik Wilder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilder enables Seed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Seed trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seed drops back looking for a leg! Wilder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilder manages to kick Seed off! Seed jumps back into Wilder's guard.
Seed tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Seed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seed working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Frontalik Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Seed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seed is working away from the top position though.
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 Sam Seed.
Well Seed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Seed!
Sam Seed 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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