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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lethabo Jimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jed Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lethabo Jimson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero clinches with his opponent.
Guerrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jimson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guerrero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guerrero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimson is trying to defend but Guerrero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Guerrero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimson trying to control but Guerrero postures up.
Jimson is staying active underneath Guerrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guerrero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guerrero lands strikes from half guard.
Guerrero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guerrero is working for a kimura but Jimson is defending it quite comfortably.
Guerrero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimson wants to get back to his feet.
Guerrero trying to mount his opponent but Jimson defends it.
Guerrero is looking for a kimura here.
Guerrero drops an elbow to the side of Jimson's head.
Jimson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guerrero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guerrero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guerrero in particular looking to stall.
Guerrero is keen to just control but Jimson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jimson wants to get back to his feet.
Jimson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guerrero lands a nice short elbow.
Guerrero is trying to control. Jimson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jimson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerrero pulls his head out easily.
Jimson looks winded!
Guerrero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimson is trying to control but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guerrero is looking for a kimura here.
Jimson taking some punishment here, with Guerrero in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimson trying to control here.
Guerrero slips a nice elbow through Jimson's hands, connecting with Jimson's forehead.
Guerrero is nestled in close to Jimson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guerrero working Jimson over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guerrero is looking for a kimura here.
Guerrero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guerrero lands a nice short elbow.
Guerrero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guerrero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimson defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrero wants to work for an arm triangle but Jimson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Guerrero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guerrero lands a nice short elbow.
Guerrero seems to be looking for submissions.
Jimson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Guerrero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guerrero moves into the clinch successfully.
Jimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jimson wants a takedown but no success here.
Guerrero breaks the clinch.
Lethabo Jimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimson has his takedown stuffed
and Guerrero counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jimson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jimson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Guerrero grinds an elbow into Jimson's temple.
Guerrero lands some shots froms side control.
Guerrero looks up at the clock and then as Jimson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Guerrero smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jimson is breathing heavily.
Guerrero grinds an elbow into Jimson's temple.
Guerrero working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero grinds an elbow into Jimson's temple.
Guerrero working the ground and pound.
Jimson is not content to let Guerrero control the position.
Jimson taking a bit of punishment here - Guerrero scoring with strikes.
Guerrero working the ground and pound.
Guerrero stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Guerrero tries to land a front kick but Jimson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guerrero rushes Jimson and presses him up against the cage.
Guerrero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero forces Jimson back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero breaks the clinch.
Guerrero gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero taking a breather here.
Guerrero cracks Jimson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jimson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jimson is trying to improve his position.
Guerrero is looking to take a break and control but Jimson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guerrero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jed Guerrero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerrero working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jimson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guerrero working the body and head with strikes.
Jimson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Guerrero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Guerrero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jimson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero is trying to get an arm triangle but Jimson is defending well.
Guerrero scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimson is trying to get back to half guard.
Guerrero working the head with strikes.
Guerrero working the head with strikes.
Guerrero trying to control the action but Jimson is working from the bottom.
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!
Guerrero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guerrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimson, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guerrero is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Guerrero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Guerrero feints and as Jimson raises his hands in defense, Guerrero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero trying to control but Jimson is working from the bottom.
Jimson is trying to keep Guerrero in close.
Guerrero landing with the ground and pound.
Guerrero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guerrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guerrero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guerrero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jimson shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimson shoots and misses
and Guerrero makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jimson really felt that one!
Guerrero lands a front kick.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Guerrero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guerrero working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Guerrero grinds an elbow into Jimson's temple.
Jimson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Guerrero connects with a decent elbow.
Guerrero cracks Jimson with a big right hand but Jimson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Guerrero decides to stand back up.
Guerrero moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero moves into range and clinches up with Jimson.
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!
Guerrero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guerrero breaks the clinch.
Guerrero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jimson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jimson is trying to push Guerrero away but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guerrero tries to throw a body punch but Jimson avoids it by throwing Guerrero back against the cage.
Guerrero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerrero doesn't manage to clinch there - Jimson circles away.
Jimson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerrero counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jed Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lethabo Jimson.
Guerrero instigates a clinch.
Guerrero is working Jimson over against the cage.
Guerrero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Guerrero on the inside.
Guerrero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guerrero.
Guerrero forces Jimson back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jimson!
Guerrero working the ground and pound from side control.
Jimson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Guerrero lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jimson down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero trying to control the position but Jimson is working away.
Guerrero scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jimson tries to buck Guerrero off but Guerrero is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero working the ground and pound from side control.
Jimson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Lethabo Jimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jed Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guerrero in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guerrero 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Guerrero!
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energy
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hype
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