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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garry Waddle (ranked 2657 p4p, 2681 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 66 p4p, 145 weight class). Riker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In The Summertime kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Garry Waddle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Riker's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Waddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker scores with a punch to the head.
Riker thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Waddle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Waddle wants to clinch.
Waddle closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker struggles to land a body shot inside as Waddle controls his hands.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Waddle keeps control of Riker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Riker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker blocks an uppercut.
Riker blocking some punches.
Riker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waddle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waddle.
Riker blocks a body shot from Waddle.
Waddle pushes Riker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waddle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riker manages to pull guard.
Riker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waddle defends well.
Riker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waddle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riker working a defensive guard but Waddle passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waddle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Riker to stand up.
Waddle closes the distance and pushes Riker back into the cage.
Waddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle.
Riker can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle.
Waddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waddle to keep the fight standing.
Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
Waddle working aggressively here.
Riker is looking for a takedown.
Waddle scores with a shot to the side of Riker's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riker lands a nice shot to the body.
Riker is trying to pull guard but Waddle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Waddle being controlled against the cage.
Waddle working aggressively here.
Riker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Waddle up against the cage.
Waddle lands a right hand.
Riker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waddle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riker misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddle tries a body shot but Riker blocks it.
Riker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garry Waddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Waddle closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Waddle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Waddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Riker circles away.
Waddle closes the distance but Riker moves to the side
and Riker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Waddle's guard.
Waddle tries to strike from the bottom.
Riker gets to his feet. Waddle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker lands with a straight right. Waddle didn't see that one coming.
Waddle wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waddle walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker digs a good hook to Waddle's body.
Riker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waddle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Waddle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waddle tries to clinch up but Riker circles away and keeps his distance.
Riker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riker gets a clinch.
Riker is trying to drag Waddle to the mat but Waddle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waddle prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker successfully pulls guard.
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waddle defends well.
Riker is trying to keep Waddle in close.
Waddle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riker misses with a looping right.
Waddle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker avoids the strikes from the bottom by Waddle.
Riker decides to stand back up. Riker steps back and let's Waddle get back to his feet.
Riker looks to score with a jab to the body but Waddle is just out of range.
Waddle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
Waddle moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waddle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riker. Waddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waddle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Waddle tries to clinch up.
Waddle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker keeps the fight on the outside.
Waddle tries to clinch up but Riker circles away and keeps his distance.
Waddle tries to clinch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Waddle defends it well.
Riker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riker jabs Waddle right on the nose. Waddle blinks but takes it well.
Riker looks to score with a jab to the body but Waddle is just out of range.
Waddle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waddle counters with a right hand to the body.
Riker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Riker circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Riker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Riker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waddle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riker throws a combination that misses
and Waddle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
William Riker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waddle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riker.
Riker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waddle's hands.
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waddle.
A slow jab from Riker misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker scores with a nice right hand.
Riker jabs Waddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Waddle.
Waddle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Riker just manages to avoid it.
Waddle tries to clinch there but Riker circles away.
Waddle jabs Riker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Riker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
Waddle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Riker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waddle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waddle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riker.
Riker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWaddle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Waddle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Waddle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waddle moves away.
Riker tries to bum rush Waddle with a series of wild strikes but Waddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riker throws a looping overhand right but Waddle ducks down to avoid it.
Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker misses with a body punch
and Waddle counters with an inside leg kick.
Riker swings for the body but Waddle moves out of range.
Waddle throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Waddle.
Riker misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Riker.
Waddle closes the distance but Riker moves to the side
and Riker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riker.
Riker stands up from Waddle's guard - Riker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riker throws an off balance right hand
and Waddle counters with a left to the body.
Riker throws a big shot that misses.
Riker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker misses with a straight left.
Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waddle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riker thinking.
Riker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waddle digs a good body shot into Riker's ribs.
Waddle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waddle closes the distance and pushes Riker back into the cage.
Riker has Waddle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Waddle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Waddle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Riker can turn it around.
Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waddle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Riker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riker 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Riker!
William Riker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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