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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Mcpherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Wolfi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Wolfi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 lbs
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200 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Mcpherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Wolfi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wolfi avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mcpherson.
Wolfi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mcpherson misses with a head kick.
Wolfi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcpherson is trying to defend but Wolfi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcpherson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfi's back!
Mcpherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wolfi tries to escape but Mcpherson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfi just trying to survive but Mcpherson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpherson biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson has the hooks in. Wolfi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wolfi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolfi wants to control his opponent's hands but Mcpherson gets his hands free.
Wolfi tries to roll but Mcpherson sticks to his back.
Mcpherson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wolfi can't escape the position.
Wolfi turns into Mcpherson and is now in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcpherson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi stands up from Mcpherson's guard - Wolfi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wolfi moves out of range of the body kick from Mcpherson.
Wolfi scores with a takedown into Mcpherson's guard.
Mcpherson is looking for a triangle but Wolfi pushes his legs off easily.
Mcpherson is striking but Wolfi is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi trying to control from Mcpherson's half guard. Mcpherson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mcpherson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wolfi escapes and throws Mcpherson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcpherson tries to improve position but can't.
Mcpherson is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfi laying and praying for a moment but Mcpherson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mcpherson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Wolfi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcpherson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcpherson keeping full guard, as Wolfi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfi trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcpherson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfi with a nice head shot there.
Mcpherson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfi is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolfi stands and steps away. Mcpherson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcpherson throws a shot to the body.
Wolfi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcpherson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wolfi is in Mcpherson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolfi wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving.
Wolfi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolfi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolfi wants to pass the guard but Mcpherson is keeping the position.
Mcpherson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolfi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson keeping full guard, as Wolfi tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolfi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mcpherson is not content to let Wolfi control the position.
Mcpherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolfi pulls his head out easily.
Mcpherson pushes Wolfi off but Wolfi dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcpherson wants to get back to his feet but Wolfi is dominant here and he's now got Mcpherson's back!
Mcpherson prevents Wolfi from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfi lands strikes to the head.
Mcpherson trying to get back to his feet but Wolfi is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Wolfi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mcpherson misses the jab.
Wolfi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcpherson's guard.
Mcpherson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfi is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcpherson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wolfi escapes and throws Mcpherson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mcpherson dodges the ground and pound from Wolfi.
Wolfi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfi decides to stand back up. Wolfi steps back and let's Mcpherson get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcpherson enables Wolfi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcpherson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolfi distracts Mcpherson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcpherson working for submissions but it's allowed Wolfi to get to half guard.
Wolfi trying to control the action but Mcpherson is working from the bottom.
Mcpherson gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wolfi stands and throws Mcpherson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wolfi controlling the position from side mount.
Mcpherson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcpherson keeps working.
Wolfi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sloppy strikes there by Wolfi.
Mcpherson is not content to let Wolfi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolfi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wolfi taking a breather here.
Mcpherson tries to buck Wolfi off but Wolfi is having none of it.
Wolfi wants to control but Mcpherson is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Wolfi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolfi 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Wolfi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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