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Event: Syn 547 - Sanatarium     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Coath missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath lands with a cross.
Coath has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Coath looks to clinch
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.
Coath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Coath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Coath blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Coath.
Coath throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Coath thumps Wein with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Coath misses.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Coath tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Wein avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Coath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wein at a distance.
Coath misses the jab.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Coath throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Coath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Coath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coath avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Coath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Coath lands with a cross.
Coath thumps Wein with a low kick.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein punishes Coath's body with a nice straight punch.
Coath throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Wein misses.
Coath throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Coath counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wein takes a shot to the head.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Coath tries to move into range but Wein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coath misses with a body kick. #T3#
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Wein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coath tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Coath tenderised Wein's leg. Wein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
Coath wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Coath misses the target.
Coath lands a nice shot that snaps Wein's head back.
Coath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wein at a distance.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coath scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath scores with a decent looking hook.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Wein.#T4#
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Coath throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Coath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Coath.
Coath moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wein throws a big counter head kick but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Coath throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coath blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Coath is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Coath scores with a kick to the body.
Coath is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Coath takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coath cracks a nice hook into Wein's ribs.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
Wein keeps the fight on the outside.
Coath lands a head shot.
Wein walks into a straight right hand from Coath.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein cracks Coath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Coath throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coath is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein clobbers Coath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coath thumps Wein with a low kick.
Coath slips a jab from Wein.
Sloppy strikes from Coath. Those never looked like landing.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Coath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coath is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coath, as that shot connected.
Coath misses with a straight left. #T2##CL#
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Coath swinging wildly here.
Wein throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
Coath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Coath takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coath checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coath is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.#CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Wein up against the cage.#T3#
Wein working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Wein. #BC2#
Wein breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wein gets tackled into the cage by Coath. Coath maintains the clinch.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Coath throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Coath walks into a left hand.
Coath connects with a solid leg kick.
Coath is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein lands a jab to Coath's midsection.
Wein scores with a punch to the head.
Coath tries to clinch up.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
Coath takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coath thows a leg kick but Wein checks it
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Coath motions for Wein to come forward. Coath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wein finds it's way round the side to connect with Coath's head.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Coath lands with an overhand left.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coath.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein scores with a jab. Coath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
Coath wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Coath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath misses with an uppercut.
Wein slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Coath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Coath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Wein down.
Coath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Coath moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coath throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Coath lands a body shot.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coath's knee momentarily.
Coath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
Wein slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Coath clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein lands a body shot.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coath tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Wein looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Wein walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Coath looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Coath wants to clinch.
Coath misses with a head kick.
Coath throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Coath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wein tries to bum rush Coath with a series of wild strikes but Coath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Coath checks it.
A quick step to the side and Coath tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a good low kick that Coath was not able to check.
Wein throws a hook but Coath blocks it.
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Coath's head back.
Wilder Wein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Coath avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein moves away from the strike by Coath.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coath tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coath swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein digs a good hook to Coath's body.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coath has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coath and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilder Wein.
I think Coath 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Coath!

Chris Coath bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn 543 - Empower     
Date:   Sep 08, 2017
#R1#
Wein feints and then cracks Coath's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coath down.
Wein throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Coath scores with a sloppy right hand. Wein should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wein looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Coath lands with a nice body punch.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
Coath drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Coath throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath is looking to clinch.
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wein has time to react.
Coath misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Coath throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Coath looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Coath walks into a left hand.
Wein lands a jab.
Coath throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wein's hands.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coath doesn't seem bothered though.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coath doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away. #T2#
Wein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Wein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Coath.
Wein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Coath's ribs.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Coath closes the distance and clinches.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #T3#
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Coath on the inside. #TD2#
Coath pulls guard effortlessly.
Coath looking for a sweep. Not yet Coath, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Coath looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wein passes into half guard.
Wein wants to free his trapped foot but Coath is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Coath wants to improve his position but Wein is controlling well.
Wein trying to control the pace.
Coath is looking for a sweep. Wein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coath moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Coath is looking for a triangle but Wein pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wein won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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.
#R2#
Wein slips a jab from Coath.
Coath jabs at Wein's body.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Coath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wein on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Coath. That snapped Wein's head back.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Jab, jab by Coath - just one landing.
Chris Coath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Coath.
A little feinted left hand from Wein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein slips a jab from Coath.
Nice cross by Wein.
Wein thumps Coath with a low kick.
Coath's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Coath shrugs it off though.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Wein - just one landing.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Coath slips a straight right by Wein.
Coath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Wein backing away here, and Coath unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throwing a counter right hand but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Coath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coath misses with a low kick as Wein jumps back.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Coath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coath wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Coath throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein misses with a straight left.
A big right from Coath misses.
Coath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Coath.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Wein half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3##CL2#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Coath working aggressively here.
Wein tries to break free but Coath pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Coath.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath.
A body shot lands from Coath.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chris Coath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coath blocking some punches.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Coath lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Coath lands a left hand.
Wein lands a right hand.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Coath is working Wein over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Coath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Coath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Coath.
Coath lands a left hand.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wein.
Coath lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein lands a head shot.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Coath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coath just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Coath has closed the distance and engaged Wein in a clinch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Wein.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Coath misses with some punches.
Wein gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Coath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath cracks Wein with a nice body shot.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #BC#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein slips a jab from Coath.
Coath tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Wein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Wein misses.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wein has time to react.
Coath throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Coath misses with a straight left.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coath misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a low kick, right behind Coath 's knee.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coath.#T3#
Coath throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein slips under a jab from Coath.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Coath throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Coath misses with a hook
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Wein cracks Coath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Coath throws an off balance right hand
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coath thinking.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Wilder Wein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wein lands a head shot.
Coath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Wein throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Coath moves his leg out of the way.
Coath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
Coath tests Wein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Coath has been cut.
Coath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.

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 Wilder Wein.
I think Coath 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!

Chris Coath bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous     
Date:   Aug 18, 2017
#R1#
A head kick misses from Wein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaunismieli! But no joy.
Kaunismieli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaunismieli scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein throws a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head but Kaunismieli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Kaunismieli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kaunismieli finds it's way through Wein's defenses.
Wein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Kaunismieli's head back.
Wein throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaunismieli.
Decent striking displayed by Kaunismieli there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wein's hands.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein cracks Kaunismieli with an open hand slap.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Wein.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Wein.
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Wein lands a jab.#CL2#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein misses with some punches. #T2#
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land. #BC#
Wein breaks from the clinch.
Wein slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Wein misses with a double jab.
Kaunismieli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wein circles away quickly and effectively.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Wein. Beautiful body shot.
Wein thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wein. #T3#
Wein tries to move into range but Kaunismieli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wein throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Wein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaunismieli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaunismieli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Wein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a low kick but Wein moves his leg out of the way.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Kaunismieli's ribs.#T4#
Kaunismieli lands a head shot.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut
and Wein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kaunismieli tries to bum rush Wein with a series of wild strikes but Wein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wein.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Kaunismieli might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the nose.
Kaunismieli with a jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back to recover.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wein cracks Kaunismieli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wein with a nice cross.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Wein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
An attempted straight right counter from Wein misses the target.#CL2#
Kaunismieli pushes Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein is trying to break the clinch but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage.
Kaunismieli stalls. #BC#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Kaunismieli closes the distance and clinches.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli has Wein pressed against the cage, preventing Wein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Wein throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Kaunismieli drives through and clinches with Wein against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch. #BC#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Kaunismieli as he checks the leg kick.
Wein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein digs a good hook to Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli connects with a right hand. Wein shakes it off.
Kaunismieli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaunismieli thinking.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaunismieli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Wein.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Wein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wein misses with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kaunismieli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaunismieli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kaunismieli digs a good body shot into Wein's ribs.
Wein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wein jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Kaunismieli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but Wein moves out of range easily.
Wein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wein defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Kaunismieli tries to counter with a clinch but Wein shakes him off and moves away.
Wein throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Kaunismieli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaunismieli pushes Wein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wein tries to circle away but Kaunismieli has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wein.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow. #T2#
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wein tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
A short right from Wein.
Kaunismieli gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli is working Wein over against the cage.#BC#
Wein breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Kaunismieli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Kaunismieli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaunismieli.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the body
and Wein counters with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
Wein is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wein takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Wein jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Wein cracks the inside of Kaunismieli's front leg.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wein!
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Wein throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Wein keeps the fight on the outside.
Wein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wein slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wilder Wein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Wein misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Kaunismieli does it's job there.
Wein slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Wein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Wein lunges at Kaunismieli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaunismieli's hand.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Wein looks for the body kick but Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Kaunismieli had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Wein.
Kaunismieli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaunismieli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
Wein checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Wein's belly button to the back.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wein slips under a jab.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli scores with the left hand. Wein knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Kaunismieli finds it's target.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Wein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli just manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Wein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Good leg kick by Kaunismieli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein misses with the body kick
and Kaunismieli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Wein misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
Wein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaunismieli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Wein.
Kaunismieli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wein at a distance.
Wein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein is looking to counter punch.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein lands with a cross.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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!
#R5#
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli connects with a jab.
Wein checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Wein moved away.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
A punch lands to the side of Kaunismieli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaunismieli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaunismieli lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Wein throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaunismieli with a hook.#T1#
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Wein.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaunismieli throws a good cross that connects.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein lands the left hand.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Wein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaunismieli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wein is looking to counter punch.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kaunismieli.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.#CL2#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli. #BC#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a right hand to the body. #T3##CL2#
Kaunismieli instigates a clinch.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Wein.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Wein.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Wein.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein digs a right hand into Kaunismieli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaunismieli's gas tank.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Wein breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalervo Kaunismieli.
I think Kaunismieli 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!

Kalervo Kaunismieli is the new middleweight champion!
Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 535 - Parhelion     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Rutherford moves forwards but Wein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wein slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Wein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Wein keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Wein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Wein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutherford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wein scrambles back to his feet.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Wein.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein works the jab nicely.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Wein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rutherford just manages to avoid it.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Wein misses the target.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Wein.
Wein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wein thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Wein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Wein moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Wein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Wein was not able to check.
Wein thows a body kick. Rutherford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A punch combination from Wein misses.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4##CL2#
Rutherford forces Wein back against the cage and clinches.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein scores with a jab.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein misses with a hook
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein staying out of range there.
Wein with a nice cross.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutherford throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Rutherford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Rutherford's leg but Rutherford calmly moves out of range.
Rutherford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Wein misses
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Rutherford's side.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Nice body punch from Wein.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Wein lands a nice looking body kick.
Wein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a good jab.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Wein lands with a straight right. Rutherford didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Wein lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Wein.
Wein throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein misses with a hook.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Wein.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes Wein and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Rutherford working aggressively here.
A short right from Wein.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford misses with the head strike. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wein cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Rutherford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wein throws a body kick that misses
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Wein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Wein misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
Wein blocks a jab.
Wein blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Wein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Rutherford thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
A nice side step and Rutherford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutherford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein lands a nice hook to Rutherford's body. Rutherford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wein misses with a hook.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Rutherford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Wein is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Wein lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Wein takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Wein misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.#T3#
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wein backs up against the cage. #T4#
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Wein.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein throws a combination. Rutherford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Wein slams his shin into Rutherford's torso.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wilder Wein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Wein misses the jab.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Rutherford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wein blocks it well.
Rutherford is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a big head kick but Wein shrugs it off.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutherford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein staying out of range there.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Rutherford throws a lazy head kick
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wein swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body. Wein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein feints and then cracks Rutherford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutherford down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutherford.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Wein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rutherford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein scores with a jab.#T3#
Rutherford lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wein - that will leave a mark!
Wein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Wein counters with a left to the body.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
As Rutherford backs away, Wein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Wein throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wein throws a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein lands a head shot.
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Wein down.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein connects with a jab.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rutherford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutherford.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Wein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Wein thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutherford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Rutherford rushes Wein and presses him up against the cage.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford is working Wein over against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #T2#
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Wein lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Steven Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wein.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford is working Wein over against the cage.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein blocking some punches.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Rutherford prevents Wein from breaking the clinch.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wein 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 531 - Incendiary     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Pedro.
Wein moves away from the strike by Pedro.
Pedro has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Wein.
A clash of legs there as Pedro blocks the low kick.
Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein throws a leg kick
enabling Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Wein feints and then cracks Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pedro down.
Wein slips a straight right by Pedro.
Pedro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pedro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pedro duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Pedro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pedro takes a step back to recover.
Pedro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedro blocks a leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick but Pedro moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Pedro misses its target.
Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Wein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein slips a jab from Pedro.
Wein scores with the left hand. Pedro knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Wein misses with a wild combination.
Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Pedro misses with a body shot.
Wein throws out a counter right but Pedro avoids it with no problem.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pedro.
A swing and a miss from Pedro.#T2#
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pedro takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pedro slips a straight right by Wein.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein digs a good body shot into Pedro's ribs.
Wein throws a low kick but Pedro moves out of range easily.
Wein slips a jab from Pedro.
Pedro backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pedro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pedro staying out of range there.
Wein staying out of range there.
Wilder Wein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wein slips under a jab from Pedro.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pedro throws out the jab.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wein.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein thinks about the counter body kick.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Pedro off balance momentarily.
Wein misses with a hook.
Pedro throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Pedro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wein sprawls and moves away.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedro.#T4#
Wein throws a body punch but Pedro moves out of range.
Wein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Wein's head.
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pedro misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Pedro thows a leg kick but Wein checks it
and Wein counters with a left to the body.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Wein coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pedro throws a sloppy body shot
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein 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#
Pedro throws a series of punches but Wein moves out of range.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Wein off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Pedro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wein swinging wildly here.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Wein checks it.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pedro is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
Pedro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Pedro's leg but Pedro calmly moves out of range.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Pedro saw that one coming.#TD#
Pedro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro.
Wein is trying to maintain the position but Pedro is very close to passing his half guard.
Wein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro. #T2#
Wein is looking to control Pedro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wein avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wein tries to kick Pedro off but Pedro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wein keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pedro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedro.
Wein scores with a hook to the body. Pedro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pedro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pedro.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pedro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pedro throws a big right hand that misses.
Wein working a defensive guard here.
Pedro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pedro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #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.
Wein pulls Pedro in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pedro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pedro distracts Wein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that George Pedro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Pedro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pedro misses with a straight left.
Pedro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Pedro moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedro misses the target.
Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Wein throws the left hand but Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Wein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein staying out of range there.
Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pedro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Wein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pedro doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range. #T1#
Wein looks to land a body kick but Pedro moved away.
Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Pedro throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Pedro defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
And Wein responds with a good body kick, but Pedro manages to step out the way in time.
Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Pedro misses with a looping left.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wein has time to react.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pedro is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein staying out of range there.
Pedro checks the leg kick.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Pedro misses the target.
Pedro works Wein's body with a nice hook.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedro misses with a hook.
Pedro throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Pedro's leg but Pedro calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Pedro misses
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Pedro shrugs it off though.
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Pedro slips a jab from Wein.
Wein slips a jab from Pedro.
Pedro misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein throws a low kick but Pedro moves out of range easily.
Pedro is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Pedro misses its intended target. #T3#
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedro.
Pedro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wein sprawls and moves away.
Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedro throws a low kick but Wein moves out of range easily.
Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pedro throws a leg kick
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Pedro misses the jab.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Pedro moved out of range nicely.
Pedro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wein scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pedro tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein works the jab nicely.
Pedro tries to bum rush Wein with a series of wild strikes but Wein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Wein avoided it.#T4#
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
Wein walks into a left hand.
Wein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pedro momentarily.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Wein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pedro lands a nice hook to Wein's body. Wein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pedro connects with a single shot there.
Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wein at a distance.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.
Wein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Pedro misses with a leg kick.
Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but George Pedro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Pedro missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pedro checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedro misses the target.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wein tests Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wein jabs Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pedro checks a low kick from Wein.
Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein throws a leg kick
letting Pedro counter with a right hand.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pedro looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Jab by Wein.
Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein thumps Pedro with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pedro takes a step back to recover.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pedro misses with a head kick.
Pedro missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Pedro's knee but Pedro avoids it well.
Pedro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pedro misses with a few strikes there.
A solid body kick from Wein. #TD#
Pedro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Wein uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Pedro.
Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wein to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein catches Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wein misses with a straight right.
That kick from Pedro tenderised Wein's leg. Wein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pedro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Pedro tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
A big right from Wein misses.
Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Pedro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Wein moved away.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein lands a lovely overhand right.
Pedro misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Wein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pedro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pedro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wein scores with a spinning back kick!
Wein throws a front kick that sends Pedro stumbling back into the cage.
Pedro takes one to the side of the head.
Pedro misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Pedro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pedro checks a leg kick.
Wein misses with a left hand
and Pedro counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
Wein thows a body kick. Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Wein tenderised Pedro's leg. Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pedro circles away quickly and effectively.
Pedro tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Pedro ducks right into an uppercut from Wein.
Wein throws a solid leg kick but Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wein.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
Wein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pedro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wein back to the cage. Pedro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Wein lands a front kick.
Wein lands a front kick.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there #TD#
and Pedro counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wein regains half guard, as Pedro was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Pedro lands with a punch from half guard.
Pedro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro.
Pedro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pedro thows a huge punch but Wein dodges it nicely.
Pedro looks to land a strike but Wein avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Wein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pedro forces his way into half guard.
Pedro lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wein preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wein is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pedro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pedro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pedro 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.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wein avoids the body shot from Pedro. #CL#
Wein gets tackled into the cage by Pedro. Pedro maintains the clinch.
Pedro lands a body shot.
Pedro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wein lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pedro.
Wein is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Pedro blocking some punches.
Pedro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wein blocks a jab.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wein throws a low kick but Pedro moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Pedro misses its intended target.
Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Wein slips a straight right by Pedro.
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Pedro in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedro 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein is the new middleweight champion!
Wilder Wein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 528 - Cataclysmic     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein moves out of range as Tappenahomma throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein with a jab.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Wein dodges the punch combination from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wein if he has to take too many more of those.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Wein slips under a jab.#T1#
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Tappenahomma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tappenahomma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Wein cracks Tappenahomma with an open hand slap.
Tappenahomma lands a jab to the nose.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tappenahomma throws a big shot that misses.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Tappenahomma in the body.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Tappenahomma.
Wein looks to land a combination but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Wein throws out a leg kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Tappenahomma missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma obviously looking to wear him down.
Tappenahomma misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
It looked like Tappenahomma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wein throws a lazy body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Wein 's knee.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.#T4#
Wein blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tappenahomma there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Tappenahomma sizes up Wein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Tappenahomma had a free shot at his head there.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wein throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Tappenahomma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tappenahomma's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wein.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tappenahomma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma swings widly with a right hand
and Wein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Tappenahomma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wein counters with a body kick.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts.
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Tappenahomma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma connects with a jab.
Tappenahomma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wein throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tappenahomma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wein lands a jab to Tappenahomma's midsection.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!#CL#
Wein gets tackled into the cage by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma maintains the clinch.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Tappenahomma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tappenahomma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma saw it coming and moves away.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
Wein dips to his left and cracks Tappenahomma with an uppercut!
Tappenahomma scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Wein tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Wein slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma stuns Wein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein tries a quick counter leg kick but Tappenahomma is wise to it.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
It looked like Tappenahomma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tappenahomma jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tappenahomma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tappenahomma - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma tried to counter with a leg kick but Wein avoided it.
Tappenahomma tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Wein's side.
Tappenahomma throws a front kick that sends Wein stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick.
Wein works the jab nicely.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappenahomma doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away. #T3#
Tappenahomma thuds a left hand into Wein's body.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Tappenahomma off the cage and back into range.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma darts in trying to clinch
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.#T4#
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tappenahomma tries a head kick but it misses.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Wein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tappenahomma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it well.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Tappenahomma throws a big shot that misses.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wilder Wein just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Wein misses the jab.
Tappenahomma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Tappenahomma misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to move into range but Wein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tappenahomma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Tappenahomma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Wein avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappenahomma.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Wein checks it.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein throws out a counter right but Tappenahomma avoids it with no problem.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tappenahomma on the side of the head. #CL#
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma. #T2#
Wein misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wein pushes Tappenahomma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wein is defending well for now.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein lands a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Wein.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Tappenahomma.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Wein - that landed with a thud.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wein presses Tappenahomma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wein's face.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Wein lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but Wein blocks with his arms.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body.
Wein tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Wein.
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wein takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein lands a front kick.
Wein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a low kick nicely.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tappenahomma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wein scrambles back to his feet.
Wein throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Tappenahomma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wein tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it. #T1#
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Wein takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Wein lands a left hand.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappenahomma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Nice body kick from Tappenahomma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tappenahomma.
A jab from Wein misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Tappenahomma's belly button to the back.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein digs a good hook to Tappenahomma's body.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Wein.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Tappenahomma misses
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tappenahomma's knee momentarily.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wein's defenses.
Wein blocking some punches.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 524 - Mayhem     
Date:   May 12, 2017
#R1#
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Rutherford blocks the low kick.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Wein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wein down. #CL#
Rutherford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Rutherford.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wein misses with a low kick.
A big left from Wein misses.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Wein.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and Wein counters with an outside leg kick.
Wein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Wein's belly button to the back.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutherford scores with a nice head shot.
Wein misses with a right hand #CL#
and Rutherford counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.#T3#
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Wein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford lands with a hook. Wein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Rutherford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wein eats them both and turns towards Rutherford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
It looks like Rutherford has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with a nice leg kick.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.
Rutherford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rutherford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.#CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Wein misses.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Wein.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford throws a big counter combination but Wein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wein misses with a head kick.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutherford.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Wein counters with a body kick that stops Rutherford in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein jabs at Rutherford's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Wein thinks about the counter body kick.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Rutherford throws a one two combo.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutherford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutherford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein checks the leg kick.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wein works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein lands with a right hand.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wein moves forwards but Rutherford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Nice jab there from Wein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
Wein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Wein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wein thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
And Wein responds with a good body kick, but Rutherford manages to step out the way in time.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutherford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.#T2#
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein misses with a low kick.
As Wein looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Wein just gets out of the way.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein digs a good hook to Rutherford's body.
A left lands for Wein.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutherford.#T3#
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wein slips a jab from Rutherford.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Wein looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Rutherford misses with a body punch
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutherford!
Sloppy strikes from Rutherford. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford lands a head kick!
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Wein feints and then cracks Rutherford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutherford down.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Wein responds with a good body kick, but Rutherford manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wilder Wein just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Wein.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Wein flicks out a counter leg kick but Rutherford steps away.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
As Wein tries to get set, Rutherford tries to push him back and clinch up but Wein manages to avoid the attempt.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Wein checks it
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.#T1#
Rutherford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Wein blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Wein wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Wein connects with a body shot.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Wein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutherford under the eye.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford lands a jab.
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutherford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Wein.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford. #T3#
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford slips a jab and a cross from Wein.
Wein throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Rutherford misses the jab.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
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!
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein misses with a jab to the body
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rutherford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a leg kick.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Donk. Rutherford catches Wein right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wein doesn't seem phased though.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford lands a nice hook to Wein's body. Wein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutherford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Wein takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wein lands a left hand.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands a shoulder strike.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Wein is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein. #BC2#
Wein manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rutherford rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Wein's ribcage. Wein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A jab lands there for Wein.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutherford.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein scores with a hook.
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!
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
Wein connects with a body shot.
Wein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rutherford takes a step back to recover.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Wein counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Wein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilder Wein.
I think Wein 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

An out of breath Wilder Wein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis     
Date:   Apr 14, 2017
#R1#
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokane.
Kokane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kokane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kokane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kokane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Wein cracks Kokane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Kokane's ribs.
Wein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kokane looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.
Kokane misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokane is able to avoid easily.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokane misses with a jab to the body
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein blocks a head kick by Kokane.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Kokane lands.
Kokane misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokane.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Kokane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kokane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Kokane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kokane will feel that in the morning.
Kokane tries to move into range but Wein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein is looking for the big counter here.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kokane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kokane checks a leg kick nicely.
Kokane looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wein throws the left hand but Kokane avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kokane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wein - the referee stops the clock and Kokane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wein. Kokane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Kokane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wein.#T4#
Kokane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Kokane misses with a hook
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Wein throws a series of punches but Kokane moves out of range.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokane. That did some damage!
Wein is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokane.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kokane checks it well.
Kokane moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Kokane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein 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#
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kokane on the side of the head.
Kokane avoids the head kick by Wein.
It looked like Kokane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein swings for the body but Kokane moves out of range.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Kokane throws a right hand that Wein ducks under and follows up with a left that Wein also avoids with ease.
Wein cracks Kokane with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Kokane.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein scores with a hook to the body. Kokane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Kokane throws a right and a left that Wein avoids nicely.
Kokane throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Kokane walks into a straight right hand from Wein.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Kokane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokane's sensitive parts.
Kokane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kokane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wein pushes Kokane away with a front kick.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Kokane does no damage.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kokane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kokane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokane's calf.
Wein is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Kokane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kokane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kokane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kokane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokane is looking for a counter combo.
Kokane looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Kokane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kokane lands an overhand right.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokane's calf.
Kokane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kokane's hands.#T4#
A low kick from Wein misses
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
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!
Wein thuds a left hand into Kokane's body.
Wein digs a good hook to Kokane's body.
Kokane swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein jabs at Kokane's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wein.
It looked like Kokane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wein.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokane.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein thumps Kokane with a low kick.
Kokane throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokane. Kokane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Wein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kokane doesn't seem phased though.
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Kokane's ribs.
Kokane slips under a jab.
Kokane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Wein scores with a hook.
Wein throws a body kick that misses
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Kokane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein stuns Kokane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kokane misses with a body shot
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Kokane throws a combination that misses
and Wein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kokane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kokane throws a series of punches but Wein avoids them all with ease.
Wein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein thumps Kokane with a low kick.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Wein.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein avoids the body shot from Kokane.
Wein looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Nice defenses there by Wein.#T3#
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein cracks Kokane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kokane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Kokane lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Kokane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokane.
Kokane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wein thinking.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Kokane misses the body punch
and Wein counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein with a nice cross.
Wein delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Kokane is out of range.
Kokane slips a straight right by Wein.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wein - that will leave a mark!
Kokane misses with the combination.
Wein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Kokane sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
Kokane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Kokane's leg but Kokane calmly moves out of range.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Wein is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Kokane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kokane on the side of the head. #T1#
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kokane checks it well.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kokane.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokane's calf.
A big left from Wein misses.
Kokane thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kokane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kokane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kokane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Wein. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Wein - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Wein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein tries to land a body kick
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane connects with a body shot that sends Wein's belly button to the back.
Kokane checks a low kick from Wein.
Kokane lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Wein misses with a shot to the body
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Kokane is out of range.
Wein lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
That kick from Wein tenderised Kokane's leg. Kokane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kokane tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Kokane throws a wild body kick that Wein sees coming a mile off.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kokane throws an off balance right hand
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Kokane misses with a jab to the body
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein looks for the body kick but Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Kokane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kokane tries to avoid it.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Kokane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein feints and then cracks Kokane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokane down.
Kokane tries to clinch but Wein moves away
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein throws a lazy body kick
and Kokane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein lands with a nice body kick.
Wein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Kokane slips the punch.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokane. Kokane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Kokane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokane takes one to the side of the head.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Wein. #T1#
Wein misses with an uppercut
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
A counter left hand to the body from Kokane misses its target.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kokane misses the jab.
Kokane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.
Wein scores with a jab. Kokane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kokane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein cracks Kokane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokane. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kokane to counter with a crisp jab.
Kokane avoids the head kick by Wein.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Wein stuns Kokane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein lands a glancing blow to the side of Kokane's head.
Wein throws a low kick but Kokane avoids it.
Kokane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him. #T3#
Wein slips a straight right by Kokane.
Kokane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kokane throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane lands with a nice body punch.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokane thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A big left from Kokane misses.
Kokane slips under a jab.
Kokane jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Kokane counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein throws a front kick that sends Kokane stumbling back into the cage.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokane.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kokane throws a sloppy body shot
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokane misses the jab.
Kokane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kokane blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 514 - Wein vs Perala     
Date:   Mar 22, 2017
#R1#
Wein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perälä has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wein throws a body punch but Perälä moves out of range.
Wein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein slips under a jab from Perälä.
Perälä circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perälä connects with a body shot that sends Wein's belly button to the back.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perälä's head backwards.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perälä misses with a looping right.
Perälä connects with a body shot that sends Wein's belly button to the back.
Perälä ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Perälä makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perälä!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perälä lands a nice looking body shot.
Perälä cracks a nice hook into Wein's ribs.
A head kick misses from Wein. #T1#
Wein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perälä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein moves forwards but Perälä connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perälä throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Wein takes a swing at Perälä's ribcage but misses.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Perälä counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Wein misses
and Perälä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perälä fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Perälä ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Perälä.
Perälä tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.#T2#
Perälä listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perälä throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein throws a hook to the side of Perälä's head but Perälä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Perälä misses with a straight right.
A jab from Perälä finds it's way through Wein's defenses.
Wilder Wein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perälä stuns Wein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perälä goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wein misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perälä manages to avoid it.
Wein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
Perälä scores with a leg kick.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perälä doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perälä slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Wein staying out of range there.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Perälä's shoulder, as Perälä tries to avoid the shot.
Wein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perälä backs up against the cage.
Perälä avoids a kick to the body.
Perälä slips a straight right by Wein.
Perälä steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wein misses with a left hand
and Perälä counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perälä lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wein circles away quickly and effectively.
Perälä lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perälä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perälä.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Perälä is out of range.
Perälä dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perälä throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it. #T4#
Wein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Perälä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perälä gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perälä throws a leg kick
and Wein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Perälä really felt that one!
Perälä on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perälä blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Perälä.
Wein scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Wein moves into the clinch.
Perälä lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wein.
Perälä working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perälä.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Perälä controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perälä misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Perälä escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Perälä dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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.
#R2#
Perälä throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perälä.
Perälä lands with a good body shot.
Wein tries to land a body kick
and Perälä counters with a low kick, right behind Wein 's knee.
Perälä throws a body shot but no joy.
Perälä has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perälä.
Perälä scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Perälä paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wein cracks the inside of Perälä's front leg.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perälä looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perälä ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Taisto Perälä seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Perälä slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perälä misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Perälä smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Wein. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wein checks a leg kick.
Perälä throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Perälä misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Perälä misses the target.
Wein tries to land a body kick
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein works the jab nicely.
Perälä scores with a leg kick.
Wein scores with a head kick. Perälä tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Wein misses.
Perälä chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Wein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wein wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Wein moves into range and clinches up with Perälä.
Perälä can't break the clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Perälä.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
I was talking to Wein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perälä.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wein.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Perälä.
Perälä blocking some punches.
Perälä is trying to stall.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Perälä controls the action.
Perälä misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perälä blocking some punches.
Perälä lands a shot to the body.
Perälä misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Perälä working aggressively here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perälä is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perälä presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perälä looking to stall.
Perälä blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perälä prevents a body shot from Wein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perälä lands with a left to the head.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Perälä.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wein.
Wein working aggressively here.
A short right from Perälä on the inside.
Perälä tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perälä is trying to stall.
Perälä doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Perälä displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wein up against the cage.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Perälä backwards.
Perälä tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Perälä back against the cage.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
A nice left hand lands by Perälä.
Perälä throws a head punch that misses.
Perälä jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wein walks away with a smile on his face. Perälä gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Perälä counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perälä defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein slips a jab from Perälä.
Perälä takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taisto Perälä will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Perälä lands a head shot.
Perälä swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perälä tried to score with a low kick but Wein checks it.
Wein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perälä moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perälä wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
Perälä moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perälä throws out a leg kick but Wein moves out of range and Perälä only half commits.
Perälä blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Wein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wein throws a hook but Perälä avoids it easily.
Perälä connects with a leg kick. Wein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wein throws a jab when Perälä was well out of range.#T1#
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Perälä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perälä misses with a wild body shot.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perälä stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein dips to his left and cracks Perälä with an uppercut!
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perälä.
Wein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Perälä bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wein's head backwards.
Perälä moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perälä to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perälä feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Perälä throws a wild body kick that Wein sees coming a mile off.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perälä. Perälä obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Wein lands but Perälä takes it in his stride.
Wein staying out of range there.
Wein misses with a hook to the body
and Perälä connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perälä takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perälä thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Perälä.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Perälä sees coming a mile off.
Perälä moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perälä.
Perälä throws a wild body kick that Wein sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Wein closes the distance and clinches.
Perälä misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder Wein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein scores with a hook to the body.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Perälä pushes Wein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wein misses with some punches.
Perälä drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perälä.
Perälä has had enough of the clinch but Wein keeps him there for the moment.
Perälä avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perälä.#T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Perälä tries to tie him up.
Perälä has Wein pressed against the cage.
Perälä blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perälä lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Perälä - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taisto Perälä.
Perälä lands with a hook. Wein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perälä.
Wein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perälä.
Wein misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Wein closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Taisto Perälä just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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.
#R4#
Perälä misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Perälä 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perälä throws a low kick but Wein moves out of range easily.
Perälä misses with a body kick.
Perälä throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein misses with a head kick.
Wein misses the jab.
Wein takes a swing at Perälä's ribcage but misses.
Wein swings widly with a right hand
and Perälä counters with a low kick, right behind Wein 's knee.
Perälä moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perälä scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Perälä misses. #T1#
Perälä cracks a nice hook into Wein's ribs.
Perälä throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Perälä with a hook.
Wein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Perälä counters with a right hand to the body.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Perälä is just out of range.
Perälä moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Perälä dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perälä tries for a takedown but Wein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perälä throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein scores with a body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice takedown defense from Wein. No joy for Perälä on that attempt.
Wein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perälä was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perälä.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Perälä avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Perälä does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Perälä was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Perälä scores with a kick to the body.
Perälä lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein misses the body punch
and Perälä makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Wein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perälä avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perälä fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein lands a jab.
Wein is looking to clinch but Perälä is avoiding it.
Perälä scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perälä moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perälä misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Wein misses with a right hand
and Perälä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein takes a swing at Perälä's ribcage but misses.
Perälä fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Perälä shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wein as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Wein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder Wein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Perälä.
Perälä shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wein lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
A combination from Wein does no damage.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
Wein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Perälä throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein throws a solid leg kick but Perälä takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Perälä dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perälä connects with an inside leg kick.
Wein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perälä moves away.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Perälä sees coming a mile off.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perälä scores with a nice head shot.
Perälä throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wein counters with a right hand to the body.
Perälä throws out a powerful jab.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perälä fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Wein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Perälä counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Perälä misses the target.
Perälä throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perälä connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wein scrambles back to his feet.
Wein misses with the body kick
and Perälä counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perälä tried to score with a low kick but Wein checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perälä. Wein shrugs it off though.
Wein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wein throws a lazy uppercut
and Perälä counters with a nice uppercut.
Perälä scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perälä.
Perälä bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perälä slips a jab from Wein.#T2#
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perälä appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perälä misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein throws a hook to the side of Perälä's head but Perälä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Perälä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perälä cracks Wein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Wein.
Perälä throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Perälä slips under a jab from Wein.
Perälä flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Wein misses with a two punch combination.
Perälä is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein wants to clinch but Perälä slips to the side
and Perälä counters with a two punch combo.
Perälä connects with a body shot that sends Wein's belly button to the back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Perälä checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perälä counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perälä. That's going to slow Wein down.
Perälä works Wein's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perälä, right into the meat.
Perälä turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Perälä scores with a hook to the body. Wein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perälä darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perälä throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Perälä throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Perälä takes one to the chin there.
Wein misses with a jab to the body
and Perälä counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perälä swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder Wein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wein throws the left hand but Perälä avoids the punch easily.
Perälä throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein thumps Perälä with a low kick.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Perälä.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perälä lands a nice shot that snaps Wein's head back.
Perälä is looking to land body kicks.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perälä throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Perälä ducks down to avoid it.
Wein motions for Perälä to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perälä scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Perälä comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perälä winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Perälä!

Taisto Perälä is the new welterweight champion!
Taisto Perälä 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.

 

Event: Syn 510 -Rutherford vs Wein II     
Date:   Mar 08, 2017
#R1#
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford throwing a counter right hand but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein lands a head shot.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Wein misses with a body kick.
As Wein backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Wein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutherford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wein checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
Wein throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Wein looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wein.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutherford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutherford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein throws a leg kick
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Wein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Wein moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Wein throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Rutherford had a free shot at his head there.
Wein lands a jab to Rutherford's midsection.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
A left and a right from Wein both land. Nice combination.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Wein.#T3#
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Wein lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!#T4#
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Wein in the body.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Wein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wein's gas tank.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein misses with a straight right.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wein swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rutherford forces Wein back against the cage and clinches.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Wein as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A hook to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range. #T2#
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Wein down.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Rutherford scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Wein. #T3#
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein staying out of range there.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford connects with a jab.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford slips a jab from Wein.
Wein works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Rutherford jabs Wein right on the nose. Wein blinks but takes it well.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutherford duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Rutherford counters with a quick kick to the body but Wein blocks it.
Wein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Wein's front leg. #T1#
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Rutherford lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Rutherford misses. #T2#
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Rutherford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein scores with a spinning back kick!
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein misses with a low kick. #T3#
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Rutherford lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Wein with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutherford tries to clinch up
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Wein's torso.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Wein throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Steven Rutherford did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Wein moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Wein.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein slips a jab from Rutherford.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Wein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford wants to clinch.#T2#
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Rutherford lands a head shot.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.#T3#
Wein slips a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Wein throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4##CL#
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein tries to break free but Rutherford pushes him back against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein working aggressively here.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutherford on the side of the head. #CL#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Wein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford. #T1#
Wein digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with some punches. #T3#
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Rutherford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands. #BC2#
Wein breaks from the clinch.
Wein connects with a jab.
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!
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Steven Rutherford.
I think Rutherford 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Steven Rutherford retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: Syn 506 - Wein vs Icky     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Icky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Icky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Icky misses with a looping left.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Wein throws a leg kick but Icky moved away.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Icky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Icky avoids it.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.
Icky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Wein's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Icky down.
Icky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky lands a leg kick that knocks Wein off balance momentarily.
Icky blocks the body kick.
Icky moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Wein.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Wein blocks the low kick.
Wein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Icky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Icky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Icky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wein - the referee stops the clock and Icky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wein. Icky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Icky blocks a leg kick.
Icky misses with a straight right.
Wein misses with the body kick
and Icky counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Wein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Icky prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Icky struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Icky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Icky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Icky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Icky fails to land.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Icky's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Icky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein tries a body shot but Icky blocks it.
Icky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ickys head.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Icky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Icky wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Icky fails to land.
Icky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Icky struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Icky backwards.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Icky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Icky throws a head punch that misses.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Icky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Icky takes one to the chin there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Icky checks a leg kick.
Icky slips a jab and a cross from Wein.
Icky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Icky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wein on the side of the head. #CL#
Wein clinches up against the cage.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Icky.
Icky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Icky backwards.
Icky wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Icky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wein jabs Icky right on the nose. Icky blinks but takes it well.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Icky avoids it.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Icky checks a low kick from Wein.
A low kick from Wein misses
and Icky counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wein.
Icky scores with the left hand. Wein knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Icky misses with a kick to the body.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Icky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Icky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Icky is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Icky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein feints and then cracks Icky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Icky down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Icky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein 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#
Nice uppercut there from Wein.
Wein works the jab nicely.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Icky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Icky throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Icky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Icky misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from Wein tenderised Icky's leg. Icky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Icky throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Icky throws a head kick that misses.
Icky scores with a spinning back kick!
Wein cracks Icky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Icky.
Icky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Icky.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein avoids the body shot from Icky.
Icky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Icky misses with a shot to the body
and Icky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Icky misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Wein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Icky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Icky lands an uppercut.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Icky backwards.
Icky doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Icky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Icky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Icky can do to turn this around?
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Icky misses the jab.
Wein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein takes a swing at Icky's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Wein tries to clinch there but Icky circles away.
Icky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Nice uppercut there from Icky.
A clash of legs there as Icky blocks the low kick.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Icky is able to avoid easily.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Icky's front leg but catches the back leg as Icky tries to avoid it.
Wein slips a jab from Icky.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Icky throws a leg kick that misses.
Icky looks to land a combination but Wein avoids it well.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Wein takes a swing at Icky's ribcage but misses.
Icky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Wein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Icky.
Wein feints and then cracks Icky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Icky down.
Icky lands a nice shot that snaps Wein's head back. #T3#
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Icky.
Icky avoids the head kick by Wein.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Icky.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Icky lands with a hook. Wein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Icky digs a good body shot into Wein's ribs.
Icky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein staying out of range there.
Wein tried to counter with a leg kick but Icky avoided it.
Icky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Icky throws a front kick that sends Wein stumbling back into the cage.
Wein dodges the punch combination from Icky.
Wein is looking to counter punch.
Icky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wein.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icky was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Wein is looking to clinch but Icky is avoiding it.
Icky tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Icky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Icky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Icky takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Icky's leg but Icky calmly moves out of range.
Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Icky lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Icky blocks the leg kick.
Ricky Icky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Icky moves away from the strike by Wein.
Icky cracks Wein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Icky misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Icky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Icky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Icky moves out of range of the strikes.
Icky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Icky moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Icky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Icky misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with an outside leg kick.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Icky manages to avoid it.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Icky moved away.
Wein slips a jab from Icky.
Wein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Icky avoids it.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Icky.
Wein looks for the body kick but Icky saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Icky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wein throws a jab when Icky was well out of range.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein staying out of range there.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein throws a leg kick but Icky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Icky.
Wein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Icky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wein scrambles back to his feet.
Icky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Icky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein moves forwards but Icky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Icky throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icky was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Icky cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
Icky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Icky looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Wein misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Icky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Icky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Icky misses with a body shot.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Icky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein takes one on the button.
Icky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Icky throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Icky misses its intended target.
Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Icky tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Wein misses with a low kick.
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Icky's calf.
Icky is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Wein scores with a jab.
Wein scores with a spinning back kick!
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Icky throws out the jab.
Icky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Icky avoids the body shot from Wein. #T4#
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
Icky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Wein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Icky appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Wein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Icky. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Icky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a counter high kick but Icky was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein tries to move into range but Icky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Icky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Icky checks a leg kick.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Icky off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wilder Wein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Icky's side.
Icky slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Icky.
Icky throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Icky keeps the fight on the outside.
Icky throws a head kick that half lands.
Icky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein throws a leg kick but Icky checks it.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Icky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Wein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Icky avoids the body shot from Wein.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Icky.
Icky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Icky throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Icky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Icky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Icky.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Icky feints a counter leg kick.
Icky throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein lands with an overhand left.
Wein tries to clinch there but Icky circles away.
Wein misses with a jab to the body
and Icky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Icky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
That kick from Wein tenderised Icky's leg. Icky is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Icky tenderised Wein's leg. Wein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Icky.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Icky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Icky blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Icky down.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Icky off balance momentarily.
Wein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein digs a good body shot into Icky's ribs.
Wein lands with a nice body kick.
Wein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Icky only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Icky moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Icky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Icky just misses with a punch to the body.
Icky lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Icky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wein tried to counter with a leg kick but Icky avoided it.#T3#
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Icky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Icky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Icky misses with a straight left.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Icky.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
Icky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Icky misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Wein blocks a jab.
Wein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Icky with a hook.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Icky checks it well.
Wein scores with a sloppy right hand. Icky should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Icky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Wein misses.
Icky throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
Wein punishes Icky's body with a nice straight punch.
Icky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wein, as that shot connected.
Wein looks for the body kick but Icky saw that one coming.
Icky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein moves away from the strike by Icky.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range.
Wein cracks Icky with an open hand slap.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Icky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Icky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Icky throws a big shot that misses.
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein throws a leg kick but Icky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Icky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Icky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Icky has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
Icky slips under a jab from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wein.
Wein throws a leg kick but Icky checks it.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Icky moved out of range nicely.
Icky blocks the body kick.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Icky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Icky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Icky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Icky is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Icky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Icky moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Icky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Icky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Icky throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Icky swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Ricky Icky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Icky moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Icky moves away.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Icky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Icky thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Icky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein throws a low kick but Icky avoids it.
Icky throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
Icky lands a body shot.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Icky moves away and avoids it.
Icky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Icky blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Icky moves away.
Icky misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Wein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Icky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Icky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Icky moves away.
Icky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Icky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Icky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Icky moved out of range.
Wein staying out of range there.
Icky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wein checks a low kick from Icky.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Icky misses.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Icky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Icky saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Icky misses the target.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
A big left from Wein misses.
Wein lands a front kick.
Wein blocks a head kick by Icky.
Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Icky throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Icky scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Icky.
Well Wein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 498 - Wein vs Saibot     
Date:   Jan 13, 2017
#R1#
Wein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saibot throws out a leg kick but Wein moves out of range and Saibot only half commits.
Wein misses the jab.
Saibot has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses the jab.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Saibot wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein is looking to counter punch.
Saibot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wein circles away quickly and effectively.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Wein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Wein.
Saibot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Saibot misses.
A left lands for Wein.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Wein connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wein.#CL#
Wein drives through and clinches with Saibot against the cage.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Wein.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land. #T3#
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Wein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Saibot misses. #T4#
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
Wein throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein blocks a jab.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saibot thinking.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein misses with a looping right.
As Wein backs off Saibot throws a huge counter combo but Wein manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot punishes Wein's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Wein misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot jabs at Wein's body.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wein tries to clinch up but Saibot circles away and keeps his distance.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot checks a low kick from Wein.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein slips a straight right by Saibot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saibot throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saibot - the referee stops the clock and Wein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saibot. Wein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Wein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot scores with a leg kick.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Saibot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
letting Wein counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saibot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saibot feints a counter leg kick.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Wein.
Wein misses with a low kick as Saibot jumps back.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saibot is looking to chop away at Wein's legs. #T3#
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Wein moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saibot checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Saibot throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wein.
Jab, jab by Wein - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Wein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Saibot's head back.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Saibot - just one landing.
Saibot lands with a straight right. Wein didn't see that one coming.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saibot.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wein, as that shot connected.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Wein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein 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.
#R3#
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saibot lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Wein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Wein thows a leg kick but Saibot checks it
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Wein has Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot tries to break free but Wein pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Saibot's ribcage. Saibot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein. #T2#
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Wein.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Wein tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Saibot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
Wein blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow. #BC2#
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein checks a leg kick.
And Wein counters with a quick kick to the body but Saibot blocks it.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Wein jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Wein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily. #T4#
Saibot checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Saibot misses with a hook to the body
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wein moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.#CL#
Wein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saibot, pushing him back against the cage.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot tries to break the clinch but Wein is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wilder Wein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein slips under a jab from Saibot.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Saibot motions for Wein to come forward. Saibot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target. #T1#
Wein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Wein moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saibot. Saibot obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wein.
A cross from Saibot lands.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. Wein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
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!
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein. #T2#
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot cracks Wein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wein misses with a low kick as Saibot jumps back.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Wein tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
Wein backing away here, and Saibot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Wein walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Wein is looking to clinch.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein connects with the punch.
Saibot scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saibot!
Wein feints a jab promting Saibot to slip. Wein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saibot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot throws a combination that misses
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saibot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.#T4#
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and Wein counters with a left to the body.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a body kick.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Saibot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Saibot tenderised Wein's leg. Wein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot motions for Wein to come forward. Saibot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Saibot scores with a kick to the body.
Saibot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Wein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Nice jab there from Saibot.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Wein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Wein takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wein throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Wein throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wein lands an overhand right.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot cracks Wein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wein moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saibot misses with a low kick.#CL#
Wein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein misses with some punches. #T3##BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Saibot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wein.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
A cross from Wein lands.
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Saibot throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wein finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Saibot misses.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.

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 Wilder Wein.
Well Wein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Wilder Wein 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.

 

Event: Syn 496 - Wein vs Rocker II     
Date:   Jan 05, 2017
#R1#
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Wein drops his hands momentarily and Rocker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rocker cracks a nice hook into Wein's ribs.
Rocker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocker throws out a leg kick but Wein moves out of range and Rocker only half commits.
Rocker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Rocker's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein motions for Rocker to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Rocker moves away and avoids it.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Rocker connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Rocker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Rocker cracks a nice hook into Wein's ribs.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Wein throws a solid leg kick but Rocker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wein.
Rocker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Rocker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rocker counters with a straight right hand.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker misses with a combination
and Wein counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Rocker does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Rocker throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Rocker checks a low kick from Wein.
Rocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Rocker throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein looks for the body kick but Rocker saw that one coming.
Wein throws a shot to the body.
Wein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wein is looking to slow Rocker down with leg kicks.
Rocker looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.
Wein misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rocker swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Rocker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder Wein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Rocker blocks the body kick.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Wein tenderised Rocker's leg. Rocker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rocker's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocker tries to avoid it.
Wein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wein with a nice cross.
Rocker throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a good low kick that Rocker was not able to check.
Rocker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Wein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rocker rather than just go for the knockout.
Rocker scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Rocker throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Rocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rocker throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Rocker jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Rocker swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker moves away from the strike by Wein.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Rocker lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
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 Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rocker misses with a right hand
and Rocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Rocker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wein on the side of the head.
Rocker lands with an overhand left.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rocker. That did some damage!
Rocker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Rocker.
Rocker swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein throws a sloppy head kick and Rocker moves out of range easily.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown but Wein shows good takedown defense.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Rocker finds it's way through Wein's defenses.
Rocker tried to score with a low kick but Wein checks it.
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Wein swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rocker looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Rocker settles back down.
Rocker with a hook.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rocker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocker.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein lands a nice looking body kick.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rocker's calf.
Rocker misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein misses with a body kick. #T2#
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a good low kick that Rocker was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rocker scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Rocker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rocker throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
A big left from Rocker misses.
Good work by Rocker as he checks the leg kick.
Wein throws a front kick that sends Rocker stumbling back into the cage.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Rocker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocker misses with a takedown attempt - Wein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocker lands a nice hook to Wein's body. Wein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wein thumps Rocker with a low kick.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocker ducks right into an uppercut from Wein.
Rocker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rocker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wein has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Wein darts in and clinches Rocker up against the cage.#T4#
Wein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocker backwards.
Rocker misses with a punch to the body.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocker.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Rocker avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Wein misses with some punches. #BC#
Rocker breaks the clinch.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Rocker throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein gets through Rocker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocker's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
A right handed body shot lands from Wein.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Rocker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rocker's shoulder, as Rocker tries to avoid the shot.
Rocker attempts a counter takedown but Wein avoids it well and moves away.
Rocker wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Rocker wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Wein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocker cracks Wein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Wein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rocker swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Wein scores with a jab.
Rocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocker with a body shot.
Wein takes one on the button.
Wein scores with a head kick. #T1#
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rocker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rocker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocker on the side of the head.
Wein lands a head shot.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rocker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Rocker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Rocker's head back.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.#T2#
Rocker misses the jab.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rocker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wein throws out a counter right but Rocker avoids it with no problem.
Wein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rocker's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocker tries to avoid it.
Rocker connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Rocker throws a big counter combination but Wein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wein misses.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocker.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.#T3#
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein feints and then cracks Rocker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocker down.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Rocker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker scores with a jab to the body.
Wein avoids the body shot from Rocker.
A leg kick checked by Wein.
Wein wants to clinch.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Rocker throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Rocker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
A big left from Rocker misses.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Rocker avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein jabs Rocker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein slips under a jab from Rocker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat. #TD#
Rocker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wein's guard.
Rocker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocker tries to free his leg and advance position but Wein is retaining full guard.
Rocker advances to half guard.
Wein trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really 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.
#R4##TD#
Rocker looking to score a takedown here. Wein is defending well but Rocker drives through and ends up in Wein's guard.
Rocker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wein pulls Rocker in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rocker connects with a couple of short punches.
Rocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocker with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocker.
Rocker looking to pass the guard.
Wein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Wein keeping full guard, as Rocker tries to pass.
Wein pulls Rocker in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocker from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wein keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rocker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rocker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Wein is controlling Rocker's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Wein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wein but Wein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocker connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocker connects with a right hand. Wein shakes it off.
Rocker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rocker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rocker looks for a takedown but Wein sprawls well.#T3#
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Rocker misses.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Rocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Rocker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocker feints and then cracks Wein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wein down.
Rocker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Wein scores with the left hand. Rocker knows he should have avoided that one.
Rocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rocker. Beautiful body shot.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocker.
Rocker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rocker.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker slips a straight right by Wein.
Rocker feinted with a counter takedown.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocker motions for Wein to come forward. Rocker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rocker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wein circles away.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein misses with a hook.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rocker had his way with Wilder Wein in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Rocker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wein flicks out a counter leg kick but Rocker steps away.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocker's sensitive parts.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Rocker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rocker.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein walks into a straight right hand from Rocker.
Rocker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rocker somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Rocker lands a jab to the nose.
Rocker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rocker moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Rocker misses with a straight right.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rocker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Rocker throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rocker.
Rocker goes for a double leg but Wein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wein continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Rocker misses.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Rocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Rocker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wein throws out a counter right but Rocker avoids it with no problem.
Rocker scores with a body shot.
Rocker is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Rocker lands with a nice body punch.
Rocker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wein swivels and escapes.
Wein scores with a spinning back kick!
Rocker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wein circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Wein avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocker circles away.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Rocker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
A leg kick checked by Rocker.
Rocker looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.#CL2#
Wein drives through and clinches with Rocker against the cage.
Rocker is working Wein over against the cage.
Rocker struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #BC#
Rocker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wein scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Rocker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wein slips under a jab from Rocker.
Rocker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rocker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wein misses with a body punch
and Rocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Wein blocks the low kick.
Rocker cracks Wein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rocker throws a shot to the body.

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 Ricky Rocker.
I think Rocker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricky Rocker!

In his post fight interview, Ricky Rocker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Syn 492 - Kokane v.Wein     
Date:   Dec 18, 2016
#R1#
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokane is out of range.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kokane.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with the combination.
Kokane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Wein motions for Kokane to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Wein ducks right into an uppercut from Kokane.
Kokane punishes Wein's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It appears Kokane was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kokane, right into the meat.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kokane. Kokane obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Kokane ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a combination that misses
and Kokane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokane.
A counter left hand to the body from Kokane misses its target.
Kokane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Kokane misses.
Wein throws a head kick that misses.
Kokane connects with a jab.#T2#
Kokane lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Kokane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokane tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kokane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Kokane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokane. #CL#
Kokane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Kokane.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane. #T3#
Kokane tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kokane.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kokane.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Kokane keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Wein misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein misses with some punches.
A short left from Wein. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane misses with a body punch.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Nice body punch from Kokane.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wein.
A body shot lands from Wein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokane is looking for a takedown.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein scores with a shot to the side of Kokane's head.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
A short right from Wein.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kokane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kokane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Wein misses
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wein.
Wein lands the left hand.
Kokane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Wein moves away from the strike by Kokane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane scores with a hook.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Wein misses with a hook to the body
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein misses with a body punch
and Kokane counters with a left and a right that stings Wein.
Kokane checks a low kick from Wein.
Kokane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Kokane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Kokane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein. #BC#
Kokane breaks from the clinch.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Jerry Kokane is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Kokane is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Kokane moves away from the strike by Wein.
Kokane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Kokane ducks down to avoid it.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokane throws a series of punches but Wein moves out of range.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane takes one to the side of the head.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane. #T3#
Kokane throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokane.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein misses with a jab to the body
and Kokane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein slips under a jab.
Kokane throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Kokane's shoulder, as Kokane tries to avoid the shot.
Kokane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wein swings for the body but Kokane moves out of range.
Wein misses with a double jab.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kokane moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein dodges the punch combination from Kokane.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Kokane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kokane is looking to wear down Wein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokane connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Kokane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Kokane keeps Wein at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Wein lands the left hand.
Kokane throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Wein thuds his right hand into Kokane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein checks a low kick from Kokane.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokane lands a jab to the nose.
Wein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokane's sensitive parts.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein takes a swing at Kokane's ribcage but misses.
Kokane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Wein scores with a nice right hand.
Kokane misses with a body shot.
Kokane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein misses with a body kick.#T1#
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Kokane throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wein flicks out a counter leg kick but Kokane steps away.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Wein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kokane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wein.
Kokane walks into a left hand.
Wein misses with a hook
and Kokane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kokane misses with a two punch combination.
Wein connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokane.
Wein slips under a jab from Kokane.
Kokane tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kokane counters with a one-two to the body.
Kokane lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Kokane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Wein jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein stuns Kokane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokane misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Kokane shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wein thows a body kick. Kokane tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Kokane clinches.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Kokane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Kokane.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein tries a body shot but Kokane blocks it.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kokane.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Wilder Wein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kokane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Kokane thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kokane clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein scores with a nice right hand.
Kokane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Kokane misses with a leg kick.
Kokane throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kokane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wilder Wein just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Wein cracks a nice hook into Kokane's ribs.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Kokane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Kokane moves into the clinch successfully.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein lands a body shot.
Kokane has Wein pushed against the cage.
Kokane wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
A short right from Wein.
Kokane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wein lands a left hand. #T1#
Kokane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Kokane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Kokane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wein blocking some punches.
Kokane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wein tries to work over Kokane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Kokane prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
Kokane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Wein working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokane.
Kokane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kokane to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kokane throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokane.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Kokane.
A left lands for Kokane.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein thows a leg kick but Kokane checks it
and Kokane counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokane is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Kokane is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokane.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kokane scores with a shot to the body.
Wein goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Wein is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kokane.#T4#
Wein jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Wein.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Kokane instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Kokane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein cracks Kokane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein throws a leg kick but Kokane checks it.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kokane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kokane takes the fight into the clinch.
Wein blocks a body shot from Kokane.
A shot in the inside from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Kokane moves out of range as Wein strikes.
As Wein tries to get set, Kokane tries to push him back and clinch up but Wein manages to avoid the attempt.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Kokane moved out of range.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane jabs at Wein's body.
Kokane throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein thinks about the counter body kick.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Kokane saw it coming and moves away.
Kokane wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Crunch! Wein slams his shin into Kokane's torso.
Nice jab there from Kokane.
Wein lands with a hook. Kokane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kokane takes one on the button.
Wein lands the left hand.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kokane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Kokane has Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokane has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Wein is trying to break free.
Kokane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Kokane throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Still in the clinch, Kokane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokane presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokane throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokane's elbow.
Kokane tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Kokane back against the cage.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Wein misses with a body punch.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Kokane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wein prevents a body shot from Kokane.
Kokane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Kokane stalling in the clinch.
Wein prevents a body shot from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein pushes Kokane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokane.
Kokane lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokane backwards.
Kokane tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards. #BC2#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokane checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokane backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein throws a body punch but Kokane moves out of range.
Kokane throws a lazy head kick
and Wein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein looks for the body kick but Kokane saw that one coming.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane.
Kokane misses the shot to the body.
Wein misses with a leg kick
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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 Jerry Kokane.
I think Wein 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilder Wein!
Wilder Wein retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 489 - Rocker v Wein     
Date:   Dec 04, 2016
#R1#
Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Rocker lands with a nice body punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wein.
Rocker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocker swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein wants to counter with a clinch but Rocker pushes him away.
Rocker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rocker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein lands a head shot.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rocker doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Wein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilder Wein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocker's hands.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Rocker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Rocker tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein staying out of range there.
Rocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rocker there.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Wein staying out of range there.
Rocker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocker drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wein misses.
Wein scores with a spinning back kick!
Rocker misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A clash of legs there as Rocker blocks the low kick.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker misses with a low kick as Wein jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rocker.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
Wein defending well as Rocker loads up on a big left hand.
Wein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rocker.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Rocker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wein's guard.#ES2#
Wein pushes Rocker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker feints a jab promting Wein to slip. Rocker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wein slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rocker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Rocker misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Wein takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocker misses with a looping left.
Wein throws out a counter right but Rocker avoids it with no problem.
Wein slips under a jab from Rocker.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Rocker throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Rocker is out of range.
Wein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rocker to score with a decent uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein flicks out a counter leg kick but Rocker steps away.
Wein slips a jab from Rocker.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocker.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rocker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Rocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein tests Rocker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilder Wein 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.
#R2#
Rocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Rocker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Rocker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Rocker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rocker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Rocker saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein scores with a push kick.
Rocker fails with a takedown attempt.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocker.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein. #T1#
Rocker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Wein scores with a jab. Rocker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wein circles away.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocker circles away quickly and effectively.
Wein blocks a jab.
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Rocker feinted with a counter takedown.
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rocker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Rocker misses with a hook.
Wein throws a counter combo.#T2##TD#
Wein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Wein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Rocker fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein pushes Rocker away with a front kick.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocker.
Rocker misses with a body kick.
Rocker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wein lands an overhand right.
Rocker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rocker fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein defending well as Rocker loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rocker lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein feints and then cracks Rocker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocker down.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
Rocker with a hook.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rocker.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Wein tries to clinch but Rocker is having none of it.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rocker's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Rocker down.
Rocker scores with a hook to the body. Wein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocker moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocker's sensitive parts.
Rocker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wein's head.
Wein stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocker. Rocker gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rocker needs to keep his hands up - Wein had a free shot at his head there.
Rocker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Rocker sets himself, and Wein steps forward looking for the clinch! Rocker avoids it this time.
Rocker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocker misses with a low kick as Wein jumps back.
Rocker lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A jab from Rocker misses.
Rocker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A low kick from Rocker is predictable there
and Wein counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Wein tenderised Rocker's leg. Rocker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Rocker scores with a nice right hand.
Rocker tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Rocker misses the jab.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Wein blocks a jab.
Rocker lands with a hook. Wein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rocker.
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!
Wein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Rocker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rocker sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Rocker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Wein dips to his left and cracks Rocker with an uppercut!
Rocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Wein tries to clinch
and Rocker counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rocker checks a leg kick.
Rocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Wein has closed the distance and engaged Rocker in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Rocker.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein prevents the takedown attempt.
Wein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wein lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Rocker jumps guard and drags Wein to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Wein stands and steps away. Rocker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rocker throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rocker off balance momentarily.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rocker checks it.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rocker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Rocker motions for Wein to come forward. Rocker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocker's sensitive parts.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocker wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rocker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rocker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rocker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Rocker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Wein is controlling Rocker's posture.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Wein keeps moving.
Rocker postures up.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Wein keeps moving.
Rocker is really struggling to control Wein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ricky Rocker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL2#
Rocker tries to keep at a distance but Wein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Rocker blocking some punches.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocker lands an uppercut.
Rocker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocker.
Rocker misses with the head strike.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Wein. #BC#
Rocker breaks the clinch.
Rocker throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Rocker tries to score with a low kick but Wein moves his leg out of the way.
Rocker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wein misses the jab.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a low kick.#T2#
Rocker tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein slips a straight right by Rocker.
Rocker avoids a kick to the body.
Wein connects with the punch.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Wein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Wein misses with a body shot.
Rocker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wein.
Rocker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Rocker.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Rocker there.
Rocker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Rocker moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocker throws a push kick but Wein slaps the foot to one side.
Rocker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Wein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocker works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rocker. That's going to slow Wein down.
Rocker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
Rocker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Rocker down.
Rocker misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Wein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wein.
Rocker blocks an uppercut.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Rocker blocks a leg kick.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Wein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rocker blocks it well.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Rocker cracks Wein with an open hand slap.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Rocker's ribs.
Rocker moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Rocker feinted with a counter takedown.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rocker moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rocker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Rocker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rocker jumps back.
Rocker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wein in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocker.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rocker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wein sprawls well. Wein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocker gets slowly back to his feet.
Wein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocker with a body shot.
Rocker clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ricky Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rocker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Crunch! Rocker slams his shin into Wein's torso.
Rocker misses with a shot to the body
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker misses with a double jab
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocker looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Rocker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Rocker misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rocker jumps back.
Wein cracks Rocker with an open hand slap.#T3#
Rocker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wein walks into a stiff left hand from Rocker.#CL2#
Wein closes the distance and pushes Rocker back into the cage.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocker blocks an uppercut.
Wein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein stops a takedown attempt from Rocker.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Rocker controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocker.
Rocker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Rocker.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wein.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocker backwards.
Rocker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rocker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Rocker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocker misses with the head strike.
Wein working aggressively here.
Rocker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein gets through Rocker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocker swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilder Wein.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 485 - Joaquin v Vinetto IV     
Date:   Nov 18, 2016
#R1#
Little staying out of range there.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Little moves away and avoids it.
Little tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Little throws a front kick that sends Wein stumbling back into the cage.
Wein cracks the inside of Little's front leg.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Little lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein digs a good body shot into Little's ribs.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Little tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Little off the cage and back into range.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Little slips the punch.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Wein finds it's way through Little's defenses.
Wein motions for Little to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Wein moves out of range as Little strikes.
Wein is looking to chop away at Little's legs.
As Wein looks to move away, Little throws a big counter combo but Wein just gets out of the way.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little misses with a body kick.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Little is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Little is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Little throws a body shot but no joy.
Little checks a leg kick.
Little bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Little connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Little is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
Little looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Little takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick from Little.#T2#
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Wein.
Wein misses the jab.
Little lands with a good body shot.
Little moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Little smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein thows a leg kick but Little checks it
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Little blocks the low kick.
Little wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Wein.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein throws a right hand that misses
and Little counters with a straight right hand.
Wein misses with a leg kick
and Little counters with a nice uppercut.
Little bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Little is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Wein digs a good body shot into Little's ribs.
Little slips a jab from Wein.
A quick step to the side and Little tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Wein lands.
Little lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wein takes a step back to recover.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Wein motions for Little to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein misses with a two punch combination.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Little.
Wein throws a hook but Little blocks it.
Little shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Little looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wein just manages to avoid it.
Little swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Little takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Little checks the leg kick.#CL#
Little has managed to clinch.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Little misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein. #BC#
Little breaks the clinch.
Little takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Little checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein slips a straight right by Little.
Wein misses with a lunging right hand
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Little misses with an uppercut.
Little misses with a straight left.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Little slips under a jab from Wein.
Little avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein motions for Little to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Little has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Little wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein thows a leg kick but Little checks it #CL#
and Little counters by clinching up.
Wein is trying to push Little away but Little has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Little backwards. #ROC2#
Little is rocked!
Wein unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Little! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wein is unloading with more strikes now! Little drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilder Wein! Wilder Wein retains his middleweight title!
Wilder Wein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 481 - Bustamante vs Norton     
Date:   Nov 02, 2016
#R1#
Haas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haas scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein blocks a jab.
Wein misses with the body kick
and Haas counters with a stiff right hand.
Haas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haas works Wein's body with a nice hook.
Wein pushes Haas away with a front kick.
Haas looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Nice defenses there by Haas.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Wein misses.
It looked like Haas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wein.
A head kick misses from Haas. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Haas.
Haas lands with a cross.
Haas walks into a straight right hand from Wein.
Nice jab there from Wein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haas misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Haas misses the target.
Wein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wein throws a low kick but Haas avoids it.
Haas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Haas misses.
Wein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Haas is just out of range.
Wein misses with a hook. Haas ducked under it nicely.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Haas's head back.
Haas looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.#T2#
Wein throws a leg kick but Haas moved away.
Haas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haas's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Haas misses the target.
Haas staying out of range there.
Haas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein scores with a hook.
Haas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haas misses with a wild body shot.
Wein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Haas ducks down to avoid it.
Haas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Nice body punch from Wein.
Wein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Haas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wein tries to roll over but Haas keeps him under control.
Haas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wein is controlling Haas's trapped leg to prevent Haas from advancing to side control.
Haas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wein defending well though.
Wein tries to get to full guard but Haas has control of the leg. #T4#
Wein controlling the position for now.
Wein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haas's back!
Haas trying to control but not successfully.
Haas tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Haas counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Wein sneaks out the side door and pushes Haas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Haas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Wein misses.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Haas ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Haas is just out of range.
Haas feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haas. #T1#
Wein thuds a left hand into Haas's body.
A right-left combo lands from Wein.
Haas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haas thuds a left hand into Wein's body.
Wein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haas.
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein lands a really nice looking cross but Haas seems unphased.
Jab from Haas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Haas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haas misses with a straight right.
And Wein responds with a good body kick, but Haas manages to step out the way in time.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Wein moves out of range as Haas throws a body kick. #T2#
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haas takes a step back to recover.
A clash of legs there as Haas blocks the low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Haas shrugs it off though.
Haas throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Haas throws a body shot but no joy.
Haas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein misses with the body kick
and Haas counters with a nice uppercut.
Haas misses with a low kick.
Haas throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range. #T3#
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Haas saw it coming and moves away.
Haas lands a head kick. Wein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.
Haas attempts a counter takedown but Wein avoids it well and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haas.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wein avoids the head kick by Haas.
Haas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haas under the eye.
Haas ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Haas scores with a punch to the head.
Wein takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Haas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wein motions for Haas to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wein misses with a hook. Haas ducked under it nicely.
Haas blocks a jab.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haas misses with a hook.
Haas moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Haas slips a jab from Wein.
Haas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Haas.
Wein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haas tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Wein delivers a nice body kick.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Haas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haas lands with a cross.
Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wein counters with a low kick, right behind Haas 's knee.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haas slips under a jab.
Haas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Haas misses.
A jab from Haas misses.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Haas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haas is able to avoid easily.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Haas. Beautiful body shot.
Wein is looking to slow Haas down with leg kicks.
Wein motions for Haas to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haas swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein keeps Haas at a distance using the push kick.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Wein. That snapped Haas's head back.
Wein cracks the inside of Haas's front leg.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haas blocks the body kick.
Haas feinted with a counter takedown.
Haas looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Haas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Haas's front leg but catches the back leg as Haas tries to avoid it.
Wein checks the leg kick.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Wein.
Haas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wein.
Haas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Haas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haas looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haas doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Haas slips the punch.
Haas misses with a shot to the body
and Wein counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Wein slips under a jab.
Haas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haas moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Haas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haas with a hook.
Haas moves away from the strike by Wein.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haas is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas.
Haas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Haas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haas throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haas.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Haas moved out of range.
Haas throws a head kick that misses.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Wein scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Haas down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haas if he has to take too many more of those.
Haas lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haas. That's going to slow Wein down.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Haas shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Haas.
Haas misses with an uppercut.
Wein with a jab.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Haas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Wein swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
Haas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein throws a low kick but Haas moves out of range easily.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haas looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wein - the referee stops the clock and Haas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wein. Haas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wein misses with a hook to the body
and Haas counters with a nice body shot.
Wein misses with a jab to the body
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Haas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haas throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein thumps Haas with a low kick.#T1#
Haas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein slips under a jab from Haas.
Haas lands an overhand right.
Haas misses the jab.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Haas moved out of range nicely.
Wein misses with a leg kick
enabling Haas to counter with a crisp jab.
Haas misses with a low kick.
Wein cracks Haas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Haas ducks down to avoid it.
Haas moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.#T2#
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haas was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Haas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas misses with a shot to the body
and Wein counters with an outside leg kick.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haas looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein cracks the inside of Haas's front leg.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haas.
Haas lands a jab.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Haas works Wein's body with a nice hook.
Wein swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haas looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Haas throws a body kick that misses.
Wein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein throws out a leg kick but Haas moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Haas in the body.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Haas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein stuns Haas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wein, as that shot connected.
Haas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haas sizes up Wein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Wein misses with the combination.
Haas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas misses with a straight right.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Haas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wein throws a push kick but Haas slaps the foot to one side.
Wein lands a nice hook to Haas's body. Haas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Haas checks it.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Haas off balance momentarily.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein jabs Haas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein throws a right and a left that Haas avoids nicely.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Haas's shoulder, as Haas tries to avoid the shot.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haas. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Wein.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haas.
Wein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haas.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Haas sees coming a mile off.
Haas moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein thumps Haas with a low kick.
A big right from Haas misses.
Wein misses with a hook. Haas ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haas.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
A big right from Wein misses.
Haas slips a jab from Wein.
Haas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wein throws a right hand that misses
and Haas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaas Haas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Nice straight punches there by Wein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wein.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Haas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a leg kick.
Wein moves out of range as Haas strikes.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haas.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Wein throws the left hand but Haas avoids the punch easily.
Wein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wein.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Haas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Haas's front leg but catches the back leg as Haas tries to avoid it.
Haas misses with a leg kick
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haas misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wein. Haas shrugs it off though.
Haas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haas misses with a straight right.
Wein counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Haas moves away and avoids it.
Haas feinted with a counter takedown.
Haas missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Wein. That snapped Haas's head back.
Haas misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haas's calf.
Haas misses the shot to the body.
Haas looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
Wilder Wein retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Wilder Wein, 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.

 

Event: Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein     
Date:   Oct 17, 2016
#R1#
Wein keeps Rutherford at a distance using the push kick.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Wein moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Rutherford jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Wein.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutherford connects with a jab.
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford. #T1#
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford misses the body punch
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein throws a leg kick #CL#
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Rutherford has Wein pressed against the cage, preventing Wein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.#CL#
Rutherford forces Wein back against the cage and clinches.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Wein - that landed with a thud.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wein.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow. #BC2#
Wein breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford is looking to wear down Wein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.#T4#
Wein throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
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!
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutherford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wein to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutherford off the cage and back into range.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford thumps Wein with a low kick.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Rutherford's side.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL#
Rutherford drives through and clinches with Wein against the cage. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts. #CL#
Rutherford rushes Wein and presses him up against the cage.
Rutherford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wein's efforts to push away.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
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!
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein blocking some punches.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #T3#
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
A hook to the body from Wein.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Wein.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Wein tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it. #BC2#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wein walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein slips under a jab.
Rutherford looks to land a combination but Wein avoids it well.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford slips a jab from Wein.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Rutherford wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Wein misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.#CL#
Rutherford rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Rutherford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Wein shakes it off.
A left lands for Wein.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Wein swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.
Wein throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Wein.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutherford - the referee stops the clock and Wein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutherford. Wein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutherford moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein slips a straight right by Rutherford.#T1#
Wein catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford sizes up Wein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and Wein counters with a thumping low kick.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Wein counters with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
A jab lands there for Wein.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.#T3#
Wein misses with a looping right.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wein to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Wein misses with a looping left.#T4#
Wein lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Sloppy strikes from Rutherford. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wein throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.#T1##CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Wein cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Wein coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Wein swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Wein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein blocks it.#T3#
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutherford in the body.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford moves to clinch but Wein breaks away
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Wein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Wein moves his leg out of the way.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Wein slaps the foot to one side.
Wein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Wein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Wilder Wein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD379: The Dance of Dragons     
Date:   Sep 28, 2016
#R1##CL#
Donnelly clinches up with Wein and pushes him back against the cage.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Donnelly's ribcage. Donnelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Wein digs a right hand into Donnelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donnelly's gas tank.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donnelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Donnelly controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Donnelly.
A hook to the body from Donnelly.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with the head strike. #T1#
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Wein working aggressively here.
Donnelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Donnelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Donnelly leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Wein.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Donnelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Wein lands a body punch.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wein.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Donnelly as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Wein.
Donnelly is working Wein over against the cage.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Donnelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein pushes Donnelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donnelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Donnelly avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
Wein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donnelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein.
Donnelly cracks Wein with a nice body shot.
Donnelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Donnelly blocks a body shot from Wein.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Donnelly looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donnelly.
A left hand lands to the body for Donnelly.
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Donnelly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Donnelly.
Wein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donnelly is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Brian Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donnelly wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Donnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein throws a sloppy head kick and Donnelly moves out of range easily.
Donnelly is looking to land body kicks.
Donnelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donnelly swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donnelly doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnelly. #CL#
Donnelly moves into the clinch.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
A hook to the body from Wein. #T1#
Wein is working Donnelly over against the cage.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly cracks Wein with a nice body shot.
A short right from Donnelly.
Wein lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Wein.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Donnelly.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Wilder Wein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donnelly pushes Wein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donnelly.
The referee calls for Donnelly to work.
Donnelly has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wein.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Donnelly controls the action.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donnelly can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Nice body punch from Donnelly - that landed with a thud.
Donnelly working aggressively here.
Donnelly blocks a body shot from Wein.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donnelly looking to stall.
Donnelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head. #T3#
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
Donnelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donnelly trying to stall but Wein improves his position.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donnelly.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein tries a body shot but Donnelly blocks it.
Donnelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Donnelly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Donnelly tries to tie him up.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Donnelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wein is breathing heavily.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Donnelly is trying to stall.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Wein blocks the body kick.
Wein is looking to slow Donnelly down with leg kicks.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Donnelly's knee but Donnelly avoids it well.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donnelly.
Wein misses with a wild combination.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Donnelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Wein gets tackled into the cage by Donnelly. Donnelly maintains the clinch.
Donnelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wein.
A short uppercut from Wein.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donnelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Donnelly tries to stall but Wein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donnelly digs a right hand into Wein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wein's gas tank.
Donnelly lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Donnelly.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donnelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly has Wein pressed against the cage.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
A head punch on the inside from Donnelly fails to land. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Donnelly lands a shoulder strike.
Wein blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands.
Donnelly trying to control the position but instead, Wein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donnelly into the cage.
Donnelly slows down the pace here.
Donnelly is stalling here.
Donnelly gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Donnelly controls the action.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land. #T3#
Donnelly prevents a body shot from Wein.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnelly works on Wein's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
Donnelly wants to stall.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
A short right from Donnelly on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wein.
Donnelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards. #T4#
Donnelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein.
A right hand to the body from Donnelly.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly works on Wein's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donnelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donnelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein takes a shot to the head.
Donnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Donnelly clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donnellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Donnelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donnelly misses with a wild body shot.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Donnelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Donnelly settles back down.
Wein tries a quick counter leg kick but Donnelly is wise to it.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Donnelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Donnelly's shoulder, as Donnelly tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein moves out of range of the leg kick from Donnelly.
And Wein responds with a good body kick, but Donnelly manages to step out the way in time.
Wein misses with a body shot. #CL#
Donnelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wein, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Donnelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly cracks Wein with a nice body shot.
Wein prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Donnelly controls the action.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein blocking some punches.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
Wein lands a shoulder strike.
Donnelly tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donnelly.
Donnelly stalling in the clinch but Wein improves position.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Donnelly avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Donnelly fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Wein.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Donnelly blocks an uppercut.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Donnelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnelly lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Donnelly is trying to maintain a safe position but Wein gets an underhook and turns Donnelly into the cage.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Donnelly tries to stall but Wein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnelly working aggressively here.
Wein prevents a body shot from Donnelly. #T4#
Wein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donnelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly is trying to stall.
Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein blocks a body shot from Donnelly.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donnelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wein.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL#
Donnelly closes the distance and clinches.
Donnelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Donnelly working aggressively here.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Wein pushes Donnelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donnelly tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Donnelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donnelly blocks a body shot from Wein.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Donnelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Wein tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein working aggressively here.
Donnelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Donnelly controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donnelly lands a shoulder strike.
Wein gets through Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Donnelly is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Donnelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wein misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Donnelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Donnelly seems to have got his legs back now.
Donnelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Donnelly tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donnelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wein or not.
Donnelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wein works on Donnelly's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein.
Donnelly misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Wein. #T3#
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wein cracks Donnelly with a nice body shot.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Donnelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donnelly blocks a body shot from Wein.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Donnelly misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Donnelly tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Donnelly.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein tries to work over Donnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donnelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donnelly.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donnelly slows down the pace here.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Donnelly.
Donnelly is looking to control Wein's arms but Wein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donnelly has his back to the cage.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

An out of breath Wilder Wein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Brian Donnelly was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit.'.

 

Event: Syn 464 - Wayne vs. Donowitz     
Date:   Aug 17, 2016
#R1#
Massey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Massey's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Massey moved away.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wein lands a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Massey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Massey throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Massey.#T1#
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein staying out of range there.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab.
Massey misses with a body shot
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Massey thinking.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Massey moves away.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Massey counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Massey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Massey scrambles back to his feet.
Massey looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Massey fakes the leg kick and cracks Wein in the body.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder Wein 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.
Massey missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein works Massey's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Massey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Massey throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range. #T2#
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein throws a low kick but Massey moves out of range easily.
Wein digs a good body shot into Massey's ribs.
Wein digs a good hook to Massey's body.
Wein lands with a kick to the temple. Massey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Massey throws a body shot but no joy.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Massey's head back.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein scores with the left hand. Massey knows he should have avoided that one.
Massey throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Massey takes one to the chin there.
Wein cracks the inside of Massey's front leg.
Massey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Massey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Massey. That did some damage!
Massey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Massey throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein misses the jab.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Massey swinging wildly here.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Massey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Massey's side.
Wein is looking to chop away at Massey's legs.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Wein throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Wein misses the body punch
and Massey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Massey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Massey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Massey ducks down to avoid it.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
That's time! Massey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Massey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein scores with a hook.
Massey keeps the fight on the outside.
Wein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Massey momentarily.
Massey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein throws a leg kick but Massey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Massey defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Massey.
Massey scores with a punch to the head.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Massey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Massey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein throws a low kick but Massey moves out of range easily.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.#T1#
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Wein closes the distance and pushes Massey back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Massey tries to tie him up.
Massey is looking to control Wein's arms but Wein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Massey has his back to the cage.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Massey looking to stall.
Massey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Massey.
Wein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Massey under the eye.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Massey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Massey takes one to the side of the head.
Massey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Massey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Massey.
Wein cracks Massey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Massey avoids it.
Massey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Massey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Massey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Massey moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Massey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Massey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Massey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Massey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein takes a swing at Massey's ribcage but misses.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massey.
Wein works Massey's body with a nice hook.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wein.
Massey throws a push kick but Wein slaps the foot to one side.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Massey misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Massey thinking.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Massey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.#T4#
Massey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Massey loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wein stuns Massey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein fails to land with a series of punches.
Massey throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Massey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Massey cracks Wein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein throws a nice head kick!
Massey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Massey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Massey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Massey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Massey is out of range.
Massey tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Massey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein moves out of range as Massey strikes.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein slips under a jab from Massey.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein throws a hook but Massey avoids it easily.
Wein throws a leg kick but Massey sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Massey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with a leg kick.
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massey blocks a leg kick.
Wein cracks the inside of Massey's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Massey.
Wein slips under a jab.
Massey misses with a straight right.
Jab from Massey.
Massey scores with a push kick.
Massey checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A punch combination from Massey misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Massey misses with a body punch
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massey misses the jab.
Massey throws a shot to the body.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Massey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Wein slips a jab from Massey.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Massey's knee but Massey avoids it well.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massey misses with a hook to the body
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Massey checks it well.
Wein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Massey lands a glancing blow to the side of Wein's head.
Massey dips to his left and cracks Wein with an uppercut!
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Wein catches Massey right on the button with a cross.
Massey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
A solid body kick from Wein.
Wein lands with a straight right. Massey didn't see that one coming.
Wein misses with the combination.
Massey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Wein misses.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massey.
Massey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Massey misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Massey down.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Massey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wein throws a leg kick but Massey moved away.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
Wein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Massey is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Massey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Massey misses with a hook
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Massey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Massey connects with a body shot.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
Massey throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein lunges at Massey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Massey's hand.
Wein misses with a left hand
and Massey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massey misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Massey misses
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Massey throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Massey on the side of the head.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Massey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Massey misses with the body kick
and Wein counters with a body kick that stops Massey in his tracks momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massey.
Massey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Massey really felt that one!
Massey walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Wein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Massey. Massey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
A jab from Massey misses.
Nice shot by Wein.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Massey on the side of the head.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice combination there by Wein.
Massey misses with the combination.
Massey throws a right hand that misses
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Massey throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
An inside leg kick from Massey misses.
A left lands for Wein.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massey swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Massey throwing a counter right hand but Wein manages to avoid it.
Massey throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Massey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Massey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Massey misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Massey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Massey throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein thows a body kick. Massey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Massey.
Massey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massey.
Wein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Massey in his tracks.
Wein slips under a jab from Massey.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein lunges at Massey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Massey's hand.
Massey works the jab nicely.
Massey moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Massey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Massey takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Massey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Massey avoids the head kick by Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Massey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Massey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wein.
Wein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Massey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Massey manages to avoid it.#T2#
Massey misses with a two punch combination.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein works Massey's body with a nice hook.
Massey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Massey lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Massey counters with a stiff right hand.
Massey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Massey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Massey misses with a jab to the body
and Wein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Massey lands a head shot.
Massey throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Wein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Massey's head.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Massey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Massey misses with a body punch
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein delivers a nice body kick.
Josh Massey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Massey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Wein.
Wein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Massey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Massey throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massey misses with a combination
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein lands a head shot.#CL2#
Wein gets a clinch.
Massey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Massey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Massey has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

An out of breath Wilder Wein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 461 - Heatwave     
Date:   Aug 03, 2016
#R1#
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Little takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Little throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Little's side.
A head kick by Wein misses
and Little counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Little thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wein if he has to take too many more of those.
Little lands a front kick.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Little lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Wein swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Little with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little scores with a kick to the body.
Wein drops his hands momentarily and Little takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Little looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Little connects with an inside leg kick.
Little throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wein throws a low kick but Little avoids it.
Little with a hook.
Little throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Little looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Little throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Little.
Little throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
Little shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wein takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Little looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Little throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Wein tries to land a front kick but Little steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Little throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Little.
Little scores with the left hand. Wein knows he should have avoided that one.
Little tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Little throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein digs a good body shot into Little's ribs.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Little misses with a body shot.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wein.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Little is out of range.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Little lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Little misses with a double jab
and Wein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Little misses with a leg kick
and Wein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Little tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Little is out of range.
Little tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein lands with a cross.
Little looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Wein.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
A big right from Little misses.
Little misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Little moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Wein lands with a right hand.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Little stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein lands a nice hook to Little's body. Little takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Little had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Little looks to throw a body kick
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wein connects with a body shot.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Little.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little scores with a jab. Wein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Little quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
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#
Little scores with a punch to the head.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Little moves away and avoids it.
Wein throws a low kick but Little avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Little down.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Little misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
Little thumps Wein with a low kick.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Little steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Little jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein lands a body shot.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Little.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Little works Wein's body with a nice hook.
Little looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Little is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Little lands a nice looking body kick.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein defending well as Little loads up on a big left hand.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Little's sensitive parts.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein tests Little's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Little attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wein slips under a jab from Little.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Little misses with a low kick. #T2#
Little looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein blocks a jab.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Little moves away and avoids it.
Little tried to counter with a leg kick but Wein avoided it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Little swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein misses with a hook. Little ducked under it nicely.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
Little throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little misses with a hook
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Little fakes the leg kick and cracks Wein in the body.
Little throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Little saw it coming and moves away.
Little throwing a counter right hand but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Little sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Little will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Little moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Little rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a right hand to the body.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wein dips to his left and cracks Little with an uppercut!
Wein wants to slow Little down by chopping away at his legs.
As Wein looks to move away, Little throws a big counter combo but Wein just gets out of the way.#T4#
Wein lands with a cross.
Little looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Little on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little misses with a hook to the body
and Wein counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Wein scores with a body shot.
Little tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein moves away from the strike by Little.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut lands for Wein. That snapped Little's head back.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Little bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wein's head backwards.
Little shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wein eats them both and turns towards Little to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Little throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Little throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein slips a jab from Little.
Little dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Little - that will leave a mark!
Wein cracks a nice hook into Little's ribs.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein avoids the head kick by Little.
Wein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Little scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wein throws a shot to the body.
Little takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wein misses with a kick to the body
and Little counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Little.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Little.
Wein throws a counter combo.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little misses with a straight left.
Little steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
Little misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Little thows a leg kick but Wein checks it
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little misses the shot to the body.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Little off the cage and back into range.
Little looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Little with a body shot.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Little is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Little misses with a body shot.
Little chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Little doesn't seem bothered though.
Little swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Wein.#T3#
Wein throws a shot to the body.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Little throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Little throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wein.
A jab from Little finds it's way through Wein's defenses.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Little looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Little.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Wein looks to land a left hand but Little moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid body kick from Wein.
Wein throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein throws out a counter right but Little avoids it with no problem.
Little looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.
Wein motions for Little to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Wein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Wein feints and then cracks Little's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Little down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Little throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Little keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Wein.
Wein moves away from the strike by Little.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Little.
Little misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Little.
Wein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Little cracks a nice hook into Wein's ribs.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Wein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little thumps Wein with a low kick.#T1#
Wein throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Wein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wein throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
Little throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Little throws a front kick that sends Wein stumbling back into the cage.
Little staying out of range there.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Little checks it well.
Donk. Little catches Wein right on the button with a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein with a hook.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Little.#T2#
Jab from Wein.
Little has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Little there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Little scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Little on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Little misses.
Wein lands a front kick.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein lands a nice looking body kick.
Little tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Little throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein with a hook.
Little misses with a looping right.
Little misses with a body shot.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Little missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Little looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Little on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Little, right into the meat.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Little throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Little misses the target.
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!
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wein throws out a leg kick but Little moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Little misses the shot to the body.
Little looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Little looks to land a left hand but Wein moved out of range nicely.
Little moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Little avoids the body shot from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Little throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Little swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Little explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Wein checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
Little quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Little is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wein - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Wein.
Wein lunges at Little with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Little's hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Little blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Little is predictable there
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Little pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Little settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Little misses with a low kick.
Wein stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Little counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wein thinking.
Little steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Little thinks about countering with a body kick.
Little fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Nice cross by Wein.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick.
Omar Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Wein tenderised Little's leg. Little is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little walks into a left hand.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
Wein moves out of range as Little strikes.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
As Wein tries to get set, Little tries to push him back and clinch up but Wein manages to avoid the attempt.
Wein digs a good body shot into Little's ribs.
Little misses with a hook.#T3#
Little throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wein throws a shot to the body.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Little throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Little throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Little takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Little throws a right hand that misses
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein slips under a jab from Little.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Little's belly button to the back.
Wein blocks a head kick by Little.
Nice straight punches there by Wein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wein.
Little misses with a body kick.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Little misses with the body kick
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Little thinking.
Little uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wein has time to react.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Little sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Little takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

A victorious Wilder Wein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 456 - Wein vs. Diego 3     
Date:   Jul 12, 2016
#R1##CL#
Diego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Wein's ribcage. Wein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.#T1#
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wein tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Wein misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Diego wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diego will feel that in the morning.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.#T2#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein moves away from the strike by Diego.
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Wein sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.#T3#
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego connects with the punch.
Wein scores with a hook.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Wein misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego moves to clinch but Wein breaks away
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Wein throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego scores with a one two! Wein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Wein.#CL#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diego checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Diego throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Diego slips a jab from Wein.
Wein delivers a nice body kick.
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 Don Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Diego.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Wein.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Wein is breathing heavily.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with the head strike.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Diego gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Wein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
A short right from Diego.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego is leaning against Wein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wein can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Diego lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego wants to clinch.
Wein throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Wein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.#T1#
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.#CL#
Diego rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego working aggressively here.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego trying to stall but Wein improves his position.
Wein working aggressively here.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is working Wein over against the cage.
Wein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Diego lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with some punches.
A short left from Diego.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diego presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Diego gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wein or not.
A short right from Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego is working Wein over against the cage.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Diego blocks a body shot from Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wein's efforts to push away.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wein is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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.
#R4#
Diego thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Wein.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego prevents a body shot from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Diego.
Wein blocking some punches.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head. #T1#
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Wein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diego blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wein or not.
Diego content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wein is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Diego prevents a body shot from Wein.
Diego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Diego. #T3#
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wein's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wein drops to his knees and Diego pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Don Diego took to the microphone: 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

 

Event: Syn 451 - Wein vs. Dzhumagalie     
Date:   Jun 23, 2016
#R1#
Wein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wein misses with a leg kick
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice leg kick.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Dzhumagaliev's leg but Dzhumagaliev calmly moves out of range.
Wein backing away here, and Dzhumagaliev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein misses with a hook.
Dzhumagaliev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wein fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein throws a head kick that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combo that has Wein backing up. Wein nods at Dzhumagaliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Wein lands a high kick!
Wein is looking to slow Dzhumagaliev down with leg kicks.
Dzhumagaliev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Wein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a nice body kick.
Dzhumagaliev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Wein tenderised Dzhumagaliev's leg. Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dzhumagaliev counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dzhumagaliev throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Dzhumagaliev clinches up with Wein and pushes him back against the cage.
Wein lands a shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with some punches.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dzhumagaliev throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a body shot from Wein.
I was talking to Wein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dzhumagaliev misses with the head strike.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Dzhumagaliev backwards.
Wein working aggressively here.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev lands a left hand.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
A right handed body shot lands from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein lands a body shot.
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!
A body shot lands from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein blocks a body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Dzhumagaliev's ribcage. Dzhumagaliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow but misses.
Wein lands a right hand.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Dzhumagaliev.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
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#
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev slips a straight right by Wein.
Wein sets himself, and Dzhumagaliev steps forward looking for the clinch! Wein avoids it this time.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wein slips under a jab.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dzhumagaliev keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Wein.
A little jabbing left from Dzhumagaliev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein takes a swing at Dzhumagaliev's ribcage but misses.
Dzhumagaliev throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Wein - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wein lands a head shot.
Dzhumagaliev loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.#T2#
Wein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wein lands with a cross.
Dzhumagaliev throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wein misses the body punch
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzhumagaliev scores with the left hand. Wein knows he should have avoided that one.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Dzhumagaliev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Wein.
Wein thuds a left hand into Dzhumagaliev's body.
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dzhumagaliev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Wein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dzhumagaliev.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein lands an overhand right.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Wein.#KD2#
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Wein sprawling to the canvas. Dzhumagaliev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Wein hang on? #ROC2#
Wein is rocked!#CUT2#
Wilder Wein's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhumagaliev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh Wein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dzhumagaliev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wein seems to have got his legs back now.
Dzhumagaliev throwing shots but Wein is blocking nicely.
Dzhumagaliev with the ground and pound but Wein uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Wein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dzhumagaliev postures up in Wein's guard and throws a big left but Wein blocks it.
Dzhumagaliev lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzhumagaliev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wein managing to control the position.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big elbow that misses.
Dzhumagaliev throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dzhumagaliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to the nose.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Dzhumagaliev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dzhumagaliev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice shot that snaps Wein's head back.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Wein has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhumagaliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a right to the head.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocks an uppercut.
Dzhumagaliev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws an elbow that misses.
Dzhumagaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dzhumagaliev fails to land.
Dzhumagaliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein dodges an elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein tries to work over Dzhumagaliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzhumagaliev gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein blocking some punches.
Dzhumagaliev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Wein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzhumagaliev or not.
Wein pushes Dzhumagaliev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wein avoids the elbow strike from Dzhumagaliev, against the cage.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to push Wein away but Wein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a body shot from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Dzhumagaliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein takes an elbow to the temple.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein presses Dzhumagaliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dzhumagaliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein blocks a body shot from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein misses with a body punch. #T4#
Wein tries to work over Dzhumagaliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dzhumagaliev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhumagaliev pushes off an throws an elbow but Wein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzhumagaliev controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dzhumagaliev. #CUT2#
Wilder Wein's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dzhumagaliev tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Dzhumagaliev back against the cage. #BC2#
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wein closes the distance but Dzhumagaliev moves to the side
and Dzhumagaliev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Wein misses with a hook
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Dzhumagaliev drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wein lands with a right hand.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Dzhumagaliev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein throws a jab when Dzhumagaliev was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein looks for the body kick but Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.
Dzhumagaliev throws a counter combo.
Wein looks to land a combination. Dzhumagaliev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Wein throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev checks the leg kick.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein misses with a few strikes there.
Dzhumagaliev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wein lands an overhand right.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Wein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a low kick, right behind Wein 's knee.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dzhumagaliev is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Dzhumagaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dzhumagaliev checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Dzhumagaliev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein throws a head kick that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a three punch combo that has Wein backing up. Wein nods at Dzhumagaliev to acknowledge the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Dzhumagaliev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Wein tenderised Dzhumagaliev's leg. Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dzhumagaliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev moves his leg out of the way.
Wein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Dzhumagaliev counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein swinging wildly here. #T4#
Wein missing with a left hand there. Dzhumagaliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein backing away here, and Dzhumagaliev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dzhumagaliev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Dzhumagaliev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick
and Wein counters with a right hand to the body.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Dzhumagaliev slips the punch.
Dzhumagaliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good low kick that Wein was not able to check.
Wein tries to land a body kick
letting Dzhumagaliev counter with a right hand.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein had his way with Nikolai Dzhumagaliev in that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzhumagaliev moves forwards but Wein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dzhumagaliev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dzhumagaliev scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wein misses with a double jab.
Dzhumagaliev unleashes a big counter combination but Wein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev moves his leg out of the way.
Dzhumagaliev missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Wein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dzhumagaliev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Wein lands an overhand right.
Dzhumagaliev throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Dzhumagaliev's leg but Dzhumagaliev calmly moves out of range.
Dzhumagaliev feints a counter leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wein throws a right hand that Dzhumagaliev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dzhumagaliev also avoids with ease.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Wein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhumagaliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein misses with a kick to the body
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev moves away.
Wein misses with a hook
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dzhumagaliev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dzhumagaliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dzhumagaliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping left.
Wein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dzhumagaliev avoids it.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dzhumagaliev on the side of the head.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dzhumagaliev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dzhumagaliev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dzhumagaliev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein throws a front kick that sends Dzhumagaliev stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Wein lands with a slapping head kick.
Dzhumagaliev throws a leg kick but Wein moved away.
Wein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
and Dzhumagaliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Jeez, Wilder Wein's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wein thows a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev checks it
enabling Dzhumagaliev to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein lands with a kick to the temple. Dzhumagaliev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dzhumagaliev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein misses with a series of wild punches.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Dzhumagaliev saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wein 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Wilder Wein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EVO 247: Todd vs Wein     
Date:   Jun 02, 2016
#R1#
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein slips a jab from Todd.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Wein connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd tests Wein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wein throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Wein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wein.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wein finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Wein lands.
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!
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wein motions for Todd to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd feints and then cracks Wein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wein down.
Todd slips under a jab.
Wein lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wein lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Wein lands the left hand.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Wein jabs at Todd's body.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Todd throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand. #T4#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Wein.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Todd misses.
Wein lands a jab-cross combination.
Wein lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wein's knee momentarily.
Todd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Wein with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd stuns Wein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming. #T3#
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Wein avoided it.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wein will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Wein misses.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd connects with a body shot.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein slips under a jab from Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Wein punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd works Wein's body with a nice hook.
Wein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Wein avoids the body shot from Todd.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Todd might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Wein lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Todd throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Todd lands a jab.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein slips a jab from Todd.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Todd swings for the body but Wein moves out of range. #T2#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Todd.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Todd swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Wein cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wein - that will leave a mark!
Todd throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Todd thumps Wein with a low kick.
That kick from Wein tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Todd blocks it well.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wein, as that shot connected.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Todd slips under a jab.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Wein shrugs it off though.
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wein moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Todd cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Wein lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd lands with a cross.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein lands with a kick to the temple. Todd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Wein down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein checks a low kick from Todd.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wein moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Wein misses with a hook
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Wein lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wein misses.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd swings for the body but Wein moves out of range. #T1#
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Wein.
Wein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Wein's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Todd throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Wein gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Wein off the cage and back into range.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Wein cracks the inside of Todd's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Todd down.
Good exchange - Wein coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Todd walks into a jab.
Todd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein avoids the head kick by Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Wein thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wein's knee momentarily.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Wein down.
Wein staying out of range there.
Todd avoids the head kick by Wein.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Todd swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Todd tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Todd thuds a left hand into Wein's body.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Wein should have avoided that one.
Todd is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Nice uppercut lands for Wein. That snapped Todd's head back.
Wein lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Todd connects with a single shot there.

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 Rockmeteller Todd.
I think Todd 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rockmeteller Todd!

After the fight, Rockmeteller Todd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Syn 440 - Supernova VI     
Date:   May 13, 2016
#R1#
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Wein prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett is working for takedown but Wein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Wein digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein lands with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Sackett rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein. #T4#
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein stops a takedown attempt from Sackett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wein blocks a body shot from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett works the jab nicely.
Wein tries to clinch up.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Wein checks a low kick from Sackett.
Donk. Wein catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Crunch! Wein slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett misses with a body kick.#CL#
Sackett has managed to clinch.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein misses with some punches.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilder Wein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wein misses with the head strike. #T2#
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett is stalling here.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Wein.
A short left from Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Sackett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein takes a shot to the head.
Wein misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Wein.
Wein digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett blocking some punches.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Sackett tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Sackett in the body.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Wein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Wein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein. #CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Sackett stalling the fight.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wein after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Wein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sackett, pushing him back against the cage.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Sackett tries to tie him up.
Sackett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Wein.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wein is defending well.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
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!
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wein.
Sackett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Wein.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Wein.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really 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.
#R4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Wein doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Wein does no damage. #T1#
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Wein drives through and clinches with Sackett against the cage.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Wein.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Wein is working Sackett over against the cage.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Wein prevents a body shot from Sackett.
A short right from Sackett on the inside. #TD#
Sackett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Wein manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sackett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Wein lands an uppercut.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Wein counters with a thumping low kick.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Wein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Wein cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Sackett.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Sackett pushes Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Wein lands a right hand.
Wein has Sackett pressed against the cage, preventing Sackett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wein working aggressively here.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein scores with a jab.
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Wein.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sackett moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein darts in trying to clinch
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
Wein defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
A hook to the body from Wein.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Wein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wein.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Wein lands a left hand.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wein is pressed up against the cage. Sackett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wein down to the mat. Wein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein throws a nice looking combination but Sackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Wein catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

Wilder Wein is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 437 -     
Date:   May 01, 2016
#R1#
Diego looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Wein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Wein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.#CL2#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wein, pushing him back against the cage.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #BC#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein blocks a jab.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein blocks the body kick. #T1##CL2#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Wein.
I was talking to Wein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego trying to stall but Wein improves his position.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Diego.
Diego is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Wein breaks from the clinch.
Wein staying out of range there.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wein throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
A head kick by Diego misses
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. #T2#
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Wein takes one on the button.#CL2#
Diego pushes Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Wein punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Wein throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Wein misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Wein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein scores with a body shot.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego throws a wild body kick that Wein sees coming a mile off.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Diego wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.
Wein throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein moves out of range.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Wein misses.
Wein throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Diego throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Donk. Diego catches Wein right on the button with a cross.
Diego with a hook.
Wein throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Wein slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Wein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wein throws a right hand that Diego ducks under and follows up with a left that Diego also avoids with ease.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wein is keeping busy.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego blocking some punches.
Wein pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage. #BC#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diego tries a quick counter leg kick but Wein is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein lands with a cross.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Wein throws a series of punches but Diego moves out of range.
Wein digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein misses the jab.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diego scores with a one two! Wein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego feints and then cracks Wein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wein down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat. #T4#
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Wein scores with a jab.
Wein throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Diego'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#
Diego checks a leg kick.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein works Diego's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diego.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Wein had a free shot at his head there.
Diego throws a series of punches but Wein avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Wein pushes him away.
Diego connects with the punch.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Wein.
Wein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wein's head backwards.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego scores with a one two! Wein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diego crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wein - the referee stops the clock and Diego gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wein. Diego manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego blocks a head kick by Wein.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wein slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego walks into a jab.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Wein slips under a jab.#T3#
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wein's head backwards.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
Diego flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
Wein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Diego has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#T4#
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Wein counters with a good, hard body kick but Diego shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Wein works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Wein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein checks a low kick from Diego.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.

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 Wilder Wein.
I think Wein 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Don Diego was interviewed post fight and said 'WOW, rematch please.'.

 

Event: Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's     
Date:   Apr 15, 2016
#R1#
Diego throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wein scores with a punch to the head.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wein, as that shot connected.
Wein blocks a jab.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego tries to clinch up but Wein circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Wein checks it.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein avoids a kick to the body.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Wein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it. #T2#
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Diego down. #T3#
Wein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein lands a glancing blow to the side of Diego's head.
Diego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diego slips a jab from Wein.
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Wein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diego is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Diego lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wein.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4##CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Diego tries to tie him up.
Wein misses with some punches.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
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#
Diego wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego slips a straight right by Wein.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Wein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Diego checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Wein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wein throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Diego clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wein misses with some punches.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
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!
A short left from Wein.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein lands a left hand.
Wein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego is working Wein over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T3#
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Wein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Diego is looking to control Wein's arms but Wein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Wein's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein. #T4#
Wein working aggressively here.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wein stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wein stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Wein tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wein takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego throws a head kick but Wein moves out of range.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Diego walks into a jab.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks. #T1##CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wein has his back to the cage.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Wein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wein blocking some punches.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Wein tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it.
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Diego throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego with a nice cross.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking. #T3#
Wein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Wein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diego counters with a one-two to the body.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego slips a straight right by Wein.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Diego catches Wein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
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!
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Diego throws a right hand that Wein ducks under and follows up with a left that Wein also avoids with ease.
Wein throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.
Diego slips under a jab.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego counters with a thumping low kick.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego swings for the body but Wein moves out of range. #T2#
Diego throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Wein catches Diego right on the button with a cross.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wein on the side of the head.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diego back to the cage. Wein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego throws a one two combo.
Diego throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diego throws a right and a left that Wein avoids nicely. #T3#
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wein takes a step back to recover.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wein takes a step back to recover.
Diego scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Wein pushes Diego up against the cage in a clinch.
Wein prevents a body shot from Diego. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Wein lands a body shot.
Diego moves away from the strike by Wein.
Diego misses with an uppercut
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wein.
Wein slips a straight right by Diego.
Wein avoids the head kick by Diego.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Wein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Diego catches Wein right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
Diego motions for Wein to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Diego clinches up against the cage.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein pushes Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Wein is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with some punches.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diego misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Wein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Don Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego prevents a body shot from Wein. #BC2#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Diego thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego lands with a kick to the temple. Wein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diego tries to clinch up.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.#T4#
Wein throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a nice hook to Wein's body. Wein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein avoids the head kick by Diego.
A jab from Wein finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

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 Don Diego.
I think Wein 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Syn 429 - MW Mania Round 2     
Date:   Mar 30, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
Wein pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mutombo as the two fighters clinch.
Mutombo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
Mutombo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mutombo tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Mutombo back against the cage.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mutombo trying to land knees to the body.
Mutombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mutombo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wein keeps Mutombo at a distance using the push kick.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Wein avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Wein looks to throw the jab but Mutombo is out of range.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Wein moves out of range.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein misses the jab.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Wein misses.
Wein lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Wein gets tackled into the cage by Mutombo. Mutombo maintains the clinch.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Mutombo stalling against the cage.
Wein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mutombo.
Mutombo controlling the action here for a moment.
Mutombo crunches a lovely knee into Wein's ribcage.
Mutombo tries to break the clinch but Wein is controlling the position.
Mutombo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mutombo can turn it around.#T2#
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Mutombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mutombo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mutombo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein tries a body shot but Mutombo blocks it.
Wein trying to stall but Mutombo improves his position.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo is looking to break free of the clinch but Wein has double underhooks.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Mutombo lands a nice uppercut.
Wein lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Wein. #T3#
Mutombo misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Wein.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutombo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wein.
Wein blocks a body shot from Mutombo. #BC2#
Mutombo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Wein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wein throws a leg kick but Mutombo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein throws a solid leg kick but Mutombo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wein.#CL2#
Mutombo has Wein up against the cage in a clinch.
Mutombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
A nice left hand lands by Wein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein avoiding damage as Mutombo throws knees to the body.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wein blocks a body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutombo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutombo.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Wein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mutombo blocks a jab.#CL2#
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Mutombo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Wein.
Wein tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Mutombo tries to tie him up.
Mutombo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein working aggressively here.
Mutombo cracks Wein with a nice body shot.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein lands a right hand. #T1##BC2#
Mutombo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Mutombo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
Wilder Wein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mutombo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mutombo blocking some punches.
Mutombo looking to slow down the pace here.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutombo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Mutombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Wein tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutombo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wein.
Wein tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutombo takes a shot to the head.
Mutombo has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Mutombo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Mutombo controls the action.
Mutombo blocks a body shot from Wein.
Mutombo takes a shot to the head.
Mutombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein lands a right hand.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mutombo tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Wein.
Mutombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with the head strike. #T3#
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
A nice left hand lands by Wein.
Mutombo tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo blocks a body shot from Wein.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein taking a breather.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
A short left from Wein.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mutombo can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Mutombo stalling.
Mutombo just leaning against Wein, taking a breather.
Wein avoiding damage as Mutombo throws knees to the body.
Mutombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mutombo is looking to break free of the clinch but Wein has double underhooks.
Mutombo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wein avoids it.
Mutombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Mutombo lands an uppercut.
Wein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wein tries a body shot but Mutombo blocks it.
Wein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutombo can do to turn this around?
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Wein working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein 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.
#R3#
Mutombo misses with a leg kick.
Mutombo avoids a kick to the body.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mutombo if he has to take too many more of those.
Mutombo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mutombo throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Wein.
No joy there for Mutombo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutombo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutombo.
Wein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mutombo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mutombo misses with a double jab.
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Wein dodges the punch combination from Mutombo.
Wein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mutombo misses its intended target.
Mutombo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Mutombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Wein moves out of range.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Wein scores with a nice right hand.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutombo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Mutombo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wein throws a push kick but Mutombo slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Mutombo drives through and clinches with Wein against the cage.
Mutombo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutombo misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutombo.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Wein lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Mutombo tries to tie him up.
Mutombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Mutombo.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein works on Mutombo's body with a couple of short punches.
Wein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mutombo.#T3#
Mutombo is stalling here.
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Mutombo lands a right hand.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mutombo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Wein lands a hook that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Wein misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mutombo fails to land.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Mutombo's ribcage. Mutombo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mutombo working aggressively here.
Wein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wein.
Wein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein gets through Mutombo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Wein.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Mutombo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wein has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Mutombo is rocked!
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutombo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wein finish him?
Mutombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutombo tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Mutombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein motions for Mutombo to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wein misses with the combination.
Mutombo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Mutombo throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo misses with a kick to the body.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Wein moves out of range.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein lunges at Mutombo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mutombo's hand.
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wein moves out of range as Mutombo throws a body kick. #T1#
Mutombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wein lunges at Mutombo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mutombo's hand.
A combination from Mutombo does no damage.
It looked like Wein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Mutombo misses.
Wein looks for the body kick but Mutombo saw that one coming.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
Wein lands a body shot.
Wein scores with a body shot.
Mutombo is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Mutombo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mutombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mutombo.
Wein tries a body shot but Mutombo blocks it.
Wein lands an uppercut.#T2#
Mutombo misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein scores with a hook to the body.
Mutombo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wein lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Wein.
Wein pushes Mutombo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mutombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutombos head.
Mutombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Mutombo.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
A body shot lands from Wein.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wein - that landed with a thud.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutombo.
Wein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Wein.
Mutombo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Mutombo.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutombo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Mutombo trying to control the position but instead, Wein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mutombo into the cage.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mutombo or not.
Wein tries to work over Mutombo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wein stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wein.
Mutombo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wein.
A nice left hand lands by Wein.
Wein pushes Mutombo against the cage. Wein is working some dirty boxing. Wein pushes off with a quick right hook! Mutombo goes down! Mutombo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wein moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilder Wein!
Wilder Wein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania     
Date:   Mar 14, 2016
#R1#
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Wein misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Lopette clinches.
Wein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Lopette swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopette pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein lands a shoulder strike.
Lopette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Nice body punch from Lopette.
Lopette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopette.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Lopette missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lopette lands an elbow inside that Wein shrugs off.
Lopette pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopette with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Lopette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopette misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopette just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wein's brow.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopette digs a right hand into Wein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wein's gas tank.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopette controls his hands.
I was talking to Wein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein tries to break free but Lopette pushes him back against the cage.
Lopette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein tries to work over Lopette's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopette just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wein's brow.
Lopette misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopette.
Lopette tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Lopette back against the cage.
Lopette doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Wein pushes Lopette back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Lopette lands with a left to the head.
Lopette blocks a body shot from Wein.
Lopette lands an uppercut.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopette.
Lopette lands an elbow just above Wein 's eye.
Wein blocks an elbow strike from Lopette.
Still in the clinch, Lopette scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Wein breaks from the clinch.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Wein misses.
Wein walks into a left hand.
Wein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopette misses with a looping left.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Lopette walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Lopette misses with a straight left. #T3#
Wein misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopette counters with a good, hard body kick but Wein shrugs it off.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Lopette steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lopette is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopette throws a body kick that misses.
Lopette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Wein lands with a shot to the body.
Lopette misses with a kick to the body.
Wein tried to counter with a leg kick but Lopette avoided it.
Lopette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopette throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Lopette finds it's way through Wein's defenses.
Lopette walks into a jab.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopette was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Lopette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein throws a chopping leg kick but Lopette manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein feints and then cracks Lopette's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopette down.
Wein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopette misses with a hook.
Wein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopette.
Wein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopette.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopette off the cage and back into range.
Wein scores with a hook to the body. Lopette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Lopette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopette staying out of range there.
Lopette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopette throws a front kick that sends Wein stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopette tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Lopette.
Lopette blocks a jab.
Wein takes a swing at Lopette's ribcage but misses.
Lopette tries a quick counter leg kick but Wein is wise to it.
Wein blocks the body kick.
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 Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wein lands a body shot.
Lopette throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Lopette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopette throws a big shot that misses.
Lopette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Lopette.
Lopette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Lopette's knee but Lopette avoids it well.
Wein backing away here, and Lopette unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lopette blocks a jab.
Wein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lopette wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Lopette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopette slips under a jab from Wein.
Lopette thows a body kick. Wein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Lopette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein. #T1#
Lopette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopette keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lopette on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Lopette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopette checks a leg kick.
Lopette throws out a leg kick but Wein moves out of range and Lopette only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Wein. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Lopette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Lopette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopette pushes Wein away with a front kick.
Lopette motions for Wein to come forward. Lopette throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette slips a jab and a cross from Wein.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette scores with a jab. Wein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopette misses with a kick to the body
and Wein counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Lopette throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Lopette in the body.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopette misses with a body shot.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Lopette's shoulder, as Lopette tries to avoid the shot.
Lopette swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Lopette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wein avoids the body shot from Lopette.
Lopette throws a front kick that sends Wein stumbling back into the cage.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopette dodges the punch combination from Wein.
Lopette throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopette.
Lopette walks into a left hand.
Lopette lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopette was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Wein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopette is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Lopette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopette scores with a spinning back kick!
Wein looks to land a body kick but Lopette moved away.
Lopette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Lopette is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopette! But no joy.
Lopette clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lopette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Lopette slips under a jab.
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Lopette's belly button to the back.
Lopette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopette looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wein avoids the body shot from Lopette. #T4#
Lopette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopette misses with a low kick.
Lopette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopette slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lopette if he has to take too many more of those.
Lopette throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopette moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lopette crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wein - the referee stops the clock and Lopette gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wein. Lopette manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Lopette ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopette! But no joy.
Lopette misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Lopette. Those never looked like landing.
Lopette checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopette.
Wein thows a leg kick but Lopette checks it
and Lopette counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopette checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bornas Lopette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Wein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Lopette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wein will feel that in the morning.
Lopette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wein at a distance.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopette.
Lopette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopette is trying to counter with his kicks.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Lopette tries a quick counter leg kick but Wein is wise to it.
Lopette throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette slips a straight right by Wein.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopette scores with a sloppy right hand. Wein should have avoided that one.
Lopette jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Wein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Lopette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopette checks a leg kick.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lopette.
Lopette throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein throwing a counter right hand but Lopette manages to avoid it.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein avoids the head kick by Lopette.
Lopette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Lopette connects with a looping right hand.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopette.
Wein slips under a jab from Lopette.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Lopette counters with a left to the body.
Wein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lopette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Lopette off balance momentarily.#T2#
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Lopette avoids it.
Wein misses with a hook. Lopette ducked under it nicely.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Lopette moved away.
Wein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Lopette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopette tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopette's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopette throws a leg kick but Wein moved away.
Lopette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
Lopette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Lopette is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Lopette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Lopette ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Lopette slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Lopette ducks down to avoid it.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Lopette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopette to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Lopette's head back.
Lopette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wein takes a swing at Lopette's ribcage but misses.
Lopette throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lopette stuns Wein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopette checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopette.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Lopette.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Lopette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Lopette settles back down.
Lopette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.
Lopette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopette avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopette's calf.
Lopette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Wein.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Lopette throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
Lopette throws a head kick that misses.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopette manages to avoid it.
Wein throws a hook but Lopette blocks it.
Wein moves away from the strike by Lopette.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopette just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Wein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopette.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wilder Wein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Lopette's shoulder, as Lopette tries to avoid the shot.
Lopette looks to throw the jab but Wein is out of range.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Lopette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wein checks a leg kick nicely.
Wein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Lopette's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette misses with a double jab
and Wein counters with a two punch combo.
Lopette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Lopette feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lopette.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopette.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Lopette's head back. #T1#
Lopette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
Lopette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopette.
Lopette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopette wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopette is just out of range.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopette connects with a body shot.
Lopette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Lopette.
Wein misses the jab.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopette sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Lopette tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Lopette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopette needs to keep his hands up - Wein had a free shot at his head there.
Wein misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette throws a combination that misses
and Wein counters with a right hand to the body.
Wein scores with a nice strike.
Wein defending well as Lopette loads up on a big left hand.
Wein moves away from the strike by Lopette.
Nice body punch from Lopette.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Lopette moved out of range.
Lopette lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Wein.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Lopette.
Lopette has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein throws a series of punches but Lopette moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopette has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopette and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopette is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks. #T3#
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Lopette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopette.
Wein takes a swing at Lopette's ribcage but misses.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wein is looking to counter punch.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lopette throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Lopette misses the jab.
Wein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopette misses with a double jab.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein throws a low kick but Lopette moves out of range easily. #T4#
Wein moves out of range as Lopette throws a body kick.
Wein throws a hook but Lopette blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopette checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Lopette down.
Wein swings for the body but Lopette moves out of range.
Lopette misses with a straight right.
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!
Lopette throws a wild body kick that Wein sees coming a mile off.
Lopette moves out of range as Wein strikes.
Lopette just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopette throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lopette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopette misses with a kick to the body.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Lopette is out of range.
That kick from Lopette tenderised Wein's leg. Wein is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein had his way with Bornas Lopette in that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Lopette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wein tries to work over Lopette's front leg with a kick but Lopette checks it.
Lopette looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Lopette checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein feints and then cracks Lopette's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopette down.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Both fighters circling a little - Wein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lopette throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Wein 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.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein misses with a body shot
and Lopette counters with a straight right hand.
Lopette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopette motions for Wein to come forward. Lopette throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wein throws a leg kick but Lopette sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Lopette moves into range and clinches up with Wein.
Lopette misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopette.
A right hand to the body from Wein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopette.
Bornas Lopette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopette backwards.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Bornas Lopette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Lopette struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
A short right from Wein.
Wein lands a shoulder strike.
Lopette tries to land knees in the clinch but Wein avoids the damage to the body.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopette lands an elbow inside.
Lopette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wein avoids the elbow strike from Lopette, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lopette.
Wein lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Wein.
Lopette lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lopette misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopettes head.
Lopette misses with a punch to the body.
Lopette working aggressively here. #T3#
Lopette throws an elbow that misses.
Lopette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein lands a shoulder strike.
Lopette blocking some punches.
Wein pushes Lopette back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Lopette controls the action.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Lopette swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein pushes Lopette back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Wein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein. #T4#
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Lopette.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopette.
Lopette throws a push kick but Wein slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopette checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lopette.
Lopette slips a jab from Wein.
Lopette on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopette takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein is looking to chop away at Lopette's legs.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein tries to move into range but Lopette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wein lands a nice looking body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wein 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 William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!

A victorious Wilder Wein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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