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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 119 p4p, 388 weight class) and Juan Christiano (ranked 20 p4p, 56 weight class). Christiano has chosen Jesus Built My Hotrod as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiano throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano checks a leg kick nicely.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christiano scores with a hook.
Wagner clinches with his opponent.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Christiano tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Christiano.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Christiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Christiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Christiano avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner cracks Christiano with a nice body shot.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano is working Wagner over against the cage.
Christiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano presses Wagner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wagner.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Christiano tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano lands a left hand.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Wagner lands with a short shot to the head.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Christiano.
A short left from Wagner.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Christiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Christiano's ribcage. Christiano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
A short body shot lands from Christiano as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Wagner checks the leg kick.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Wagner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Wagner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wagner lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wagner.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Wagner's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano cracks Wagner with an open hand slap.
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christiano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wagner counters with a body kick.
Wagner slips a straight right by Christiano.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wagner throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano feints a jab promting Wagner to slip. Christiano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wagner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wagner lands a nice looking body shot.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner slips under a jab from Christiano.
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Wagner lands but Christiano takes it in his stride.
Christiano dips to his left and cracks Wagner with an uppercut!
Wagner blocks a leg kick.
And Wagner counters with a quick kick to the body but Christiano blocks it.
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Christiano.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner throws a counter high kick but Christiano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wagner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano lands with a cross.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christiano on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Wagner.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner blocks a low kick nicely.
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christiano punishes Wagner's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Wagner 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
A big left from Wagner misses.
Wagner scores with a hook.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Christiano digs a good hook to Wagner's body.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
Christiano tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Christiano lands with a right to the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Wagner trying to stall but Christiano improves his position.
Wagner stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Christiano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Wagner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christiano.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano blocking some punches.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano works Wagner's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Christiano's head back.
Christiano jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Christiano throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Wagner with a nice calf kick.
Christiano throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano 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.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner takes one to the chin there.
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
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!
Wagner swinging wildly here.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Wagner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiano.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Wagner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wagner 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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