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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wursty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Jameson Connemara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara throws a leg kick but Wursty moved away.
Wursty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connemara.
Antero Wursty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Connemara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wursty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wursty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Connemara tries to clinch but Wursty is having none of it.
Wursty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Wursty's head but Wursty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wursty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wursty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connemara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wursty slips a jab from Connemara.
Wursty throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara punishes Wursty's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Wursty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wursty misses with an uppercut.
Connemara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wursty checks the leg kick.
Wursty walks into a left hand.
Wursty blocks a head kick by Connemara.
We've been informed that Connemara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Connemara cracks Wursty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara looks to score with a jab to the body but Wursty is just out of range.
Connemara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Connemara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wursty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Connemara.
Connemara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wursty, as that shot connected.
Connemara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Wursty.
Connemara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wursty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connemara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connemara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wursty.
Wursty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Connemara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wursty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Wursty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Connemara throws a head punch that misses.
Connemara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connemara.
Wursty swings wildly with an uppercut but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara swings wildly with an uppercut but Wursty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara lands an uppercut.
Connemara is trying to stall.
Wursty gets through Connemara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wursty misses with a punch on the inside.
Connemara misses with some punches.
Connemara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wursty's elbow.
Connemara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connemara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connemara controlling the action here for a moment.
Wursty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connemara.
Wursty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connemara throws a head punch that misses.
Connemara lands a knee to the body.
Wursty blocks an uppercut.
Wursty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connemara prevents a body shot from Wursty.
Wursty misses with a body punch.
Wursty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connemara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wursty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wursty is leaning against Connemara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Connemara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wursty throws a punch but it's blocked by Connemara.
Wursty misses with the head strike.
Connemara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wursty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connemara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Connemara - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connemara breaks the clinch.
Wursty scores with a nice body kick.
Wursty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wursty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wursty scores with the left hand. Connemara knows he should have avoided that one.
Wursty misses with a looping left.
Connemara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wursty was well out of range. Poor timing from Connemara.
Wursty feinted with a counter takedown.
Connemara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wursty is rocked!
Connemara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Wursty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wursty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connemara.
Wursty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wursty seems to have got his legs back now.
A clash of legs there as Connemara blocks the low kick.
Connemara lands with a shot to the body.
Wursty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Connemara's calf.
Connemara lands a nice looking body shot.
Wursty checks the leg kick.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Wursty's head but Wursty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wursty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wursty throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Wursty misses.
Connemara takes a swing at Wursty's ribcage but misses.
Wursty throws a hook to the side of Connemara's head but Connemara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connemara pushes Wursty up against the cage in a clinch.
Connemara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connemara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connemara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wursty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connemara tries to stall but Wursty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connemara presses Wursty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Connemara misses with the head strike.
Wursty has a couple of punches blocked by Connemara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wursty backwards.
Jameson Connemara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Connemara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Connemara.
Connemara lands a shoulder strike.
Wursty blocks a body shot from Connemara.
Connemara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wursty working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Connemara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wursty tries to stall but Connemara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connemara takes a shot to the head.
Connemara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connemara has had enough of the clinch but Wursty keeps him there for the moment.
Wursty lands a shoulder strike.
Connemara is looking to control Wursty's arms but Wursty gets an underhook and turns him. Now Connemara has his back to the cage.
Connemara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wursty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connemara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connemara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connemara controlling the action here for a moment.
Connemara tries a body shot but Wursty blocks it.
Wursty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connemara prevents a body shot from Wursty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connemara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wursty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connemaras head.
Connemara blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Connemara as the two fighters clinch.
Wursty throws a head punch that misses.
Connemara swings wildly with an uppercut but Wursty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wursty scores with a shot to the side of Connemara's head.
Connemara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connemara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connemara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connemara misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connemara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Connemara misses with a punch to the body.
Wursty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connemara throws a head punch that misses.
Connemara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connemara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connemara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wursty. That did some damage!
Wursty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connemara.
Wursty misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Wursty.
It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
Wursty throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Wursty. Beautiful body shot.
Connemara lands a right hook to the body.
Connemara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Connemara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wursty.
Wursty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Connemara.
Connemara misses with a wild body shot.
Wursty looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wursty rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wursty misses with a body kick.
Wursty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wursty checks a leg kick.
Wursty misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wursty was well out of range. Poor timing from Connemara.
Wursty throws out a leg kick but Connemara moves out of range and Wursty only half commits.
Connemara lands with a good body shot.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
Connemara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wursty's calf.
Good standup being displayed there by Wursty as he connects with a hook.
Connemara 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.
Wursty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connemara counters with a body kick.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Wursty's leg. Wursty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wursty throws a big shot that misses.
Wursty blocks a jab.
Connemara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wursty is out of range and Connemara settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Connemara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connemara is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Wursty.
Connemara flicks out a counter leg kick but Wursty steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jameson Connemara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Connemara - that will leave a mark!
Connemara throws an overhand right that lands on Wursty's shoulder, as Wursty tries to avoid the shot.
Connemara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wursty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Connemara.
Wursty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wursty is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara throws a shot from downtown. Wursty moves away and avoids it.
Connemara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wursty blocks a head kick by Connemara.
Jameson Connemara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wursty blocks a leg kick.
Wursty throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara ducks under a wild hook from Wursty.
Connemara throws out a counter right but Wursty avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
Wursty throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Wursty misses with a leg kick
and Connemara counters with a three punch combo that has Wursty backing up. Wursty nods at Connemara to acknowledge the strikes.
Wursty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connemara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wursty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara throws a hook but Wursty avoids it easily.
Connemara moves out of range of the leg kick from Wursty.
Connemara jabs at Wursty's body.
Wursty walks into a left hand.
Connemara tries to score with a low kick but Wursty moves his leg out of the way.
Wursty gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Connemara counters with a left to the body.
Connemara is looking to score with low kicks.
Wursty is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wursty is able to avoid easily.
Connemara with a nice cross.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Connemara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wursty throws a leg kick but Connemara checks it.
Connemara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wursty with a body shot.
Wursty misses with a wild body shot.
Connemara raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Connemara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wursty can pounce on him.
Wursty avoids a kick to the body.
Jameson Connemara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara.
Connemara thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice cross by Connemara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wursty.
Wursty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Connemara lands a jab to Wursty's midsection.
Connemara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connemara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wursty takes one on the button.
Connemara blocks a low kick nicely.
Wursty throws a right hand that Connemara ducks under and follows up with a left that Connemara also avoids with ease.
Connemara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Wursty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connemara.
Connemara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Connemara misses.
Wursty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Connemara.
Antero Wursty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Connemara.
Connemara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Connemara - just one landing.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Wursty's head but Wursty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wursty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wursty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wursty 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.
Wursty staying out of range there.
Wursty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connemara is out of range and Wursty settles back down.
A good leg kick by Connemara.
Wursty misses with a body shot.
Connemara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Connemara lands with a straight right. Wursty didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
Connemara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Connemara, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty throws the left hand but Connemara avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
Wursty throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
Wursty lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Connemara.
Wursty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara defending well as Wursty loads up on a big left hand.
Connemara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wursty on the side of the head.
Connemara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Connemara throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wursty dips to his left and cracks Connemara with an uppercut!
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
Connemara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wursty ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Connemara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Connemara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
After winning the bout, Jameson Connemara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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