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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Connelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Wagner both land. Nice combination.
Connelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Connelly persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Connelly moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Good shot there by Wagner.
Connelly gets the takedown into side control.
Connelly controlling from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wagner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wagner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connelly takes a little break here. Wagner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wagner dodges the ground and pound from Connelly.
Connelly controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connelly'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wagner is pushing Connelly's head away, looking to escape. Connelly manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Wagner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Connelly slips the punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner tries to break the clinch but Connelly is controlling the position.
Wagner wants to get back to striking at distance but Connelly won't allow it.
Connelly stalling against the cage.
Connelly fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Connelly prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connelly tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Connelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Connelly tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Patrick Connelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connelly fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wagner misses with a two punch combination.
Connelly dodges the punch combination from Wagner.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Connelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wagner tries to break the clinch but Connelly is controlling the position.
Wagner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connelly has him pressed against the cage.
Connelly prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Connelly tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Connelly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connelly tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Connelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Connelly fails to pull guard.
Connelly can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connelly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wagner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connelly tries to stall but Wagner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagner scores with a shot to the side of Connelly's head.
Connelly tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Connelly fails to pull guard.
Wagner tries to break the clinch but Connelly is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
Connelly tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wagner breaks the clinch.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Connelly should have avoided that one.
Wagner throws a right hand that Connelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Connelly also avoids with ease.
Connelly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Wagner scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner swinging wilding here.
Wagner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner thows a body shot but no joy.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
Connelly moves forwards but Wagner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Connelly moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Wagner throws a jab when Connelly was well out of range.
Wagner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wagner scores with a jab. Connelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Connelly is rocked!
Connelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagner jabs Connelly right on the nose. Connelly blinks but takes it well.
Oh Connelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Wagner lands a beautiful left hook that drops Connelly. Connelly tries to recover but Wagner is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Connelly lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Wagner!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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