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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King WiiWii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen Eyeless as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King WiiWii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WiiWii shoots in looking for a takedown. Pettis tries to sprawl out of it but WiiWii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pettis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pettis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from WiiWii.
Pettis throws a series of strikes that have WiiWii backpedaling.
Pettis throws an overhand right that lands on WiiWii's shoulder, as WiiWii tries to avoid the shot.
Pettis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract WiiWii.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
WiiWii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
WiiWii looks for a takedown but Pettis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King WiiWii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
WiiWii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but WiiWii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis tests WiiWii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Pettis misses.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
WiiWii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
WiiWii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pettis looks to land a right hand but WiiWii moved out of range.
WiiWii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettis pinned against the cage. Pettis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pettis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pettis.
WiiWii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pettis throws out a powerful jab.
WiiWii lands a nice looking body kick.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Pettis.
Paul Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WiiWii has Pettis up against the cage in a clinch.
WiiWii breaks the clinch.
WiiWii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pettis swivels and escapes.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. WiiWii eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
WiiWii ducks under a wild hook from Pettis.
Pettis takes a swing at WiiWii's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
WiiWii wants to clinch.
Pettis loads up on a big right hand but WiiWii slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettis jabs at WiiWii's body.
WiiWii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pettis's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pettis is looking to sweep but instead, WiiWii has passed into half guard.
Pettis trying to hold on to WiiWii's head to control him but WiiWii postures up.
Pettis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
WiiWii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WiiWii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pettis trying to control from the bottom.
Pettis has a hand on WiiWii's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. WiiWii takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pettis tries to improve his position but instead WiiWii has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is taking a good look at Pettis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from WiiWii!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis trying to control the position but WiiWii manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Pettis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - WiiWii coming out on top.
Pettis connects with a nice looking jab.
WiiWii thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
WiiWii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pettis working hard to break the clinch.
Pettis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but WiiWii has him pressed against the cage.
Pettis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
WiiWii pulls guard effortlessly.
Pettis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
WiiWii uses the cage to get back to his feet.
WiiWii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis tries to keep at a distance but WiiWii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pettis is trying to push WiiWii away but WiiWii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
WiiWii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
WiiWii breaks the clinch.
Paul Pettis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
WiiWii is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettis misses with a series of wild punches.
WiiWii misses with a takedown attempt - Pettis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
WiiWii misses with the combination.
Pettis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
WiiWii shoots in but Pettis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King WiiWii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
WiiWii tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis lands a glancing blow to the side of WiiWii's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from WiiWii.
Pettis tests WiiWii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
WiiWii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pettis tests WiiWii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
WiiWii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pettis.
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before WiiWii has time to react.
Pettis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. WiiWii eats them both and turns towards Pettis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pettis lands a two punch combo.
WiiWii misses with a head kick.
Pettis throws a combination. WiiWii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good standup being displayed there by Pettis as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis punishes WiiWii's body with a nice straight punch.
Pettis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
WiiWii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pettis misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Pettis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettis.
Pettis looks to throw the jab but WiiWii is out of range.
Pettis connects with a right hand. WiiWii shakes it off.
WiiWii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
WiiWii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pettis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but WiiWii circles away quickly and effectively.
WiiWii doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Pettis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
WiiWii shoots in looking for a takedown. Pettis tries to sprawl out of it but WiiWii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pettis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
WiiWii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
WiiWii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from WiiWii does no damage.
WiiWii moves into range and clinches up with Pettis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pettis as WiiWii tries to tie him up.
WiiWii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King WiiWii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis wants to get back to striking at distance but WiiWii won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Pettis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WiiWii pulls guard.
Pettis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Decent striking displayed by Pettis there.
WiiWii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Pettis throws a series of strikes that have WiiWii backpedaling.
Pettis 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.
WiiWii tries to move into range but Pettis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
WiiWii tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pettis, as that shot connected.
Pettis scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pettis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
WiiWii shoots in looking for a takedown but Pettis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing WiiWii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pettis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettis scores with a decent looking hook.
WiiWii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pettis!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis working to try and regain half guard.
WiiWii is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pettis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pettis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
WiiWii wants to control the pace but Pettis is squirming around nicely.
Pettis is trying to escape the mount.
WiiWii working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pettis is squirming around, avoiding WiiWii's attempts to control the action.
Pettis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with WiiWii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King WiiWii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Pettis.
I've got Pettis 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Pettis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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