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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Wilkerson misses #CL2#
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Wilkerson keeps him there for the moment.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilkerson prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkerson prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Wilkerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilkerson blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Wilkerson's ribs.
Wilkerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Wilkerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Wilkerson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Wilkerson closes the distance and clinches.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Wilkerson.
Jones is trying to push Wilkerson away but Wilkerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Jones tries to circle away but Wilkerson has him pinned against the cage.
Wilkerson tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Wilkerson is controlling him.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Wilkerson is controlling the position.
Wilkerson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkerson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Wilkerson keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Wilkerson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Wilkerson is controlling the position.
Jones tries to break free but Wilkerson pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries to circle away but Wilkerson has him pinned against the cage.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Wilkerson.
#TD#
Wilkerson jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Wilkerson follows without any prompting.
Wilkerson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wilkerson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Jones connects with a stiff jab that staggers Wilkerson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Hightower feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wilkerson sprawling to the canvas! Wilkerson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hightower finish him?!
#ROC2#
Wilkerson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Wilkerson has been cut.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Wilkerson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hightower feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Wilkerson collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henrik Hightower!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilkerson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poffo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilkerson counters with a left and a right that stings Poffo.
Poffo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poffo shoots and misses
and Wilkerson counters with a head kick.
Lanny Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poffo looks winded!
Wilkerson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Wilkerson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Wilkerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Wilkerson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Poffo sprawls well initially but Wilkerson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poffo wants to control but Wilkerson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poffo is looking to improve his position.
Poffo trying to control but Wilkerson postures up.
#T1#
Wilkerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poffo is looking for a sweep. Wilkerson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poffo trying to hold on to Wilkerson's head to control him but Wilkerson postures up.
Poffo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wilkerson is staying active.#SUB#
Wilkerson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poffo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilkerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poffo keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Poffo wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poffo trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Wilkerson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poffo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Wilkerson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Wilkerson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Wilkerson decides to pull guard.
Wilkerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilkerson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Poffo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Poffo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wilkerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poffo is aware though and is defending well.
Poffo trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Poffo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilkerson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Wilkerson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilkerson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Poffo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poffo avoids the head kick by Wilkerson.
#T4##TD2#
Poffo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Wilkerson pushes Poffo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wilkerson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkerson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilkerson misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Poffo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Poffo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Poffo throws a body punch but Wilkerson moves out of range. #CL#
Wilkerson has Poffo up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentine Wilkerson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Poffo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poffo backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Wilkerson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poffo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poffo wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poffo on the ground.
Poffo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Poffo has an active guard here but Wilkerson has managed to pass into half guard.
Poffo wants to improve his position but Wilkerson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilkerson is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Poffo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wilkerson stops Poffo from getting back to his feet.
Poffo has hold of Wilkerson's hands but Wilkerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Poffo is looking for a sweep. Wilkerson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poffo wants to control but Wilkerson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilkerson prevents Poffo from improving his position.
Wilkerson trying to control the action but Poffo is working from the bottom.
Wilkerson prevents Poffo from improving his position.
Valentine Wilkerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
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.
Wilkerson stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poffo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilkerson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Wilkerson pushes Poffo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poffo can do to turn this around?
Poffo fails to pull guard.
Wilkerson stalls.
Wilkerson works on Poffo's body with a couple of short punches.
Poffo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkerson walks away with a smile on his face. Poffo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Wilkerson clinches up against the cage.
Wilkerson stalls. #T3#
Wilkerson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilkerson managing to block the knees to the body from Poffo.
Poffo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilkerson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poffo can turn it around.#TD#
Wilkerson pulls guard effortlessly.
Poffo wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poffo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Poffo from controlling successfully.
Poffo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poffo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poffo throws an elbow that misses. Wilkerson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poffo's guard. Nice move by Wilkerson!#REVR##T4#
Wilkerson won't allow Poffo to sweep him here.
Poffo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilkerson's guard. #REVB#
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Poffo has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Wilkerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilkerson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poffo stays in close to Wilkerson's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poffo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentine Wilkerson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Poffo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkerson.
Poffo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poffo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Wilkerson has managed to clinch.
Poffo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Wilkerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poffo shoots for a takedown but Wilkerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson misses with a head kick.
Wilkerson tries to clinch up.
Poffo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Wilkerson as Poffo shoots in.
Wilkerson appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Wilkerson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilkerson prevents Poffo from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Poffo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poffo trying to control but Wilkerson postures up.
Poffo wants to improve his position but Wilkerson is controlling well.
Poffo is trying to maintain the position but Wilkerson is very close to passing his half guard.
Poffo is trying to control but Wilkerson passes into side control!
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poffo is looking for a sweep.
Poffo is still trying to improve position.
Poffo wants to control but Wilkerson postures up.
Poffo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wilkerson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Poffo tries to lock up and control but Wilkerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poffo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wilkerson prevents Poffo from getting the reversal.#T3#
Poffo really wants to buck Wilkerson off and get back to his feet.
Poffo tries to hold on but Wilkerson pushes him away.
Poffo is looking to get to half guard.
Wilkerson avoids the attempt from Poffo to control.
Wilkerson tries to control but Poffo wriggling away.
Poffo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Poffo wants to get back to his feet.
#T4##SUB2#
Poffo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poffo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilkerson is working away from the top position though.
Poffo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Poffo gets back to full guard.
Poffo looking for a sweep. Not yet Poffo, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poffo looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Poffo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lanny Poffo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine Wilkerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poffo lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Wilkerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilkerson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Wilkerson!
In defeat, Lanny Poffo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've only got one way to go after that one!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilkerson tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Wilkerson is breathing heavily.
Wilkerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Wilkerson gets a clinch.
Wilkerson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Savage blocks a body shot from Wilkerson. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Wilkerson #TD2#
and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilkerson's guard.
Savage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Savage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Wilkerson has a closed guard, preventing Savage from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilkerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilkerson misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Wilkerson misses with the combination.
Wilkerson throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Savage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Savage. #BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Wilkerson throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Savage counters with a single leg into guard. Wilkerson didn't expect that.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savage forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Savage slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wilkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
Savage leaves Wilkerson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage with the counter takedown but Wilkerson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Savage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkerson looks to clinch #TD2#
and Savage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilkerson!
Wilkerson trying to remain calm as Savage controls from the top position.
Savage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Savage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wilkerson to his feet. #T2#
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkerson.
Wilkerson moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkerson.
Savage throws out a counter right but Wilkerson avoids it with no problem.
Wilkerson is looking to clinch.
Wilkerson sets himself, and Savage steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilkerson avoids it this time.
Wilkerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Wilkerson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Savage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilkerson is wriggling around but Savage manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Savage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Savage.
Savage wants to stand but Wilkerson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Savage trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Wilkerson tries to clinch #TD2#
and Savage counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Wilkerson! Savage smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Randy Savage!
An out of breath Randy Savage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Biggins cracks Wilkerson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wilkerson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Biggins finish him?
#ROC2#
Wilkerson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Wilkerson has been cut.
Biggins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilkerson doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Wilkerson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilkerson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Biggins clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Biggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggins connects with a nice cross there... Wilkerson is looking wobbly and Biggins recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Wilkerson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Biggins jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Byron Biggins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Midas.
Wilkerson throws a lazy head kick
and Midas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Wilkerson has been cut.#CL2#
Midas has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Midas manages to break the clinch.
Midas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkerson circles away.#CL#
Wilkerson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Midas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilkerson throws a leg kick
and Midas counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Wilkerson falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Midas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Konokov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilkerson to the mat! Wilkerson manages to get full guard.
Konokov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konokov landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Wilkerson has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Konokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Konokov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Konokov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Konokov happy to just control the position for now.
Konokov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Konokov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Konokov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wilkerson!
Konokov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wilkerson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Konokov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilkerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Samsons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Wilkerson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Samsons has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wilkerson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilkerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilkerson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samsons.
The referee calls for Samsons to work.
#T1##BC2#
Samsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samsons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Samsons has managed to clinch.
Samsons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Samsons breaks from the clinch.
Wilkerson throws a body kick that misses
and Samsons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samsons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine Wilkerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlis Samsons.
Wilkerson wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Samsons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Samsons looks to land a combination. Wilkerson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Wilkerson has been cut.
Wilkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samsons swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Wilkerson gets tackled into the cage by Samsons. Samsons maintains the clinch.
Samsons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samsons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Samsons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkerson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Samsons looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkerson is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkerson.
Samsons'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.#BC#
Wilkerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Samsons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilkerson.
Samsons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Samsons is trying to pull guard but Wilkerson has him pressed against the cage.
Samsons lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilkerson backwards.
Samsons tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samsons just leaning against Wilkerson, taking a breather.
Wilkerson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Samsons lands a shoulder strike.
Samsons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Samsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlis Samsons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentine Wilkerson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Samsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilkerson counters with a three punch combo that has Samsons backing up. Samsons nods at Wilkerson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilkerson looks to land a combination. Samsons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Karlis Samsons has been cut.
Samsons throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Samsons.
#CUT2#
Valentine Wilkerson's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Samsons clinches up with Wilkerson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samsons tries to pull guard but Wilkerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Samsons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wilkerson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samsons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilkerson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valentine Wilkerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlis Samsons.#BC2#
Samsons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Samsons clinches up against the cage.
Wilkerson looking for a takedown.
Samsons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilkerson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Samsons breaks from the clinch.
Wilkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samsons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samsons throws out a counter right but Wilkerson avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2#
Samsons moves into the clinch successfully.
Samsons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wilkerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samsons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilkerson after a bit of a struggle.
Wilkerson stops a takedown attempt from Samsons.
Wilkerson tries to stall but Samsons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilkerson tries to break the clinch but Samsons is controlling the position. #BC2#
Samsons breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Wilkerson throws a wild body kick that Samsons sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Samsons closes the distance and clinches.
Samsons stalling.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Samsons. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC2#
Samsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Samsons. No joy for Wilkerson on that attempt. #CL2#
Samsons clinches with his opponent.
Wilkerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samsons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4##BC2#
Samsons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samsons shoots for a takedown but Wilkerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samsons is breathing heavily.
Samsons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlis Samsons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samsons blocks a head kick by Wilkerson.
Samsons keeps the fight on the outside.
Samsons misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilkerson counters with a series of strikes. Samsons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilkerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samsons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkerson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Wilkerson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Samsons is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karlis Samsons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Samsons goes for a takedown attempt but Wilkerson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Wilkerson closes the distance and pushes Samsons back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samsons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samsons wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilkerson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Samsons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Samsons shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilkerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samsons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine Wilkerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlis Samsons.
Samsons shoots for a takedown but Wilkerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samsons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Samsons clinches.
Wilkerson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilkerson jumps guard but Samsons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkerson is trying to force a seperation but Samsons has the dominant position.
Samsons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Samsons breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Wilkerson gets a clinch.
Wilkerson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilkerson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samsons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Samsons breaks the clinch.
Wilkerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samsons.
Wilkerson is looking to counter the offense by Samsons and move into the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Samsons moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Samsons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkerson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samsons if he has to take too many more of those.
Wilkerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samsons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilkerson misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilkerson.
Samsons fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine Wilkerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL#
Wilkerson clinches with his opponent.
Wilkerson tries to stall but Samsons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Samsons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilkerson after a bit of a struggle.
Samsons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Samsons.
Valentine Wilkerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlis Samsons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Samsons breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Wilkerson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samsons 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlis Samsons!
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