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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jierdan Firkragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacopo Faithful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firkragg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wake Up. Faithful has chosen Be Faithful as his entrance music. Jierdan Firkragg looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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265 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jierdan Firkragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacopo Faithful!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faithful looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firkragg is fending him off so far but Faithful persists. Nope, Firkragg circles away and we're back to standing.
Firkragg attempts a counter takedown but Faithful avoids it well and moves away.
Firkragg misses with a looping left.
Faithful uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firkragg.
Faithful comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faithful.
Faithful shoots in but Firkragg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Firkragg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jierdan Firkragg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacopo Faithful.
Faithful tries to close the distance and clinch but Firkragg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Firkragg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Faithful with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firkragg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faithful throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firkragg's waist but Firkragg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faithful off to one side.
Faithful wants to clinch.
We've been told by Firkragg's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faithful shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Firkragg. No joy for Faithful on that attempt.
Firkragg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Jacopo Faithful has been cut.
Faithful shoots in for a takedown but Firkragg shows good takedown defense.
Firkragg lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firkragg, as that shot connected.
Faithful shoots in looking for a takedown. Firkragg tries to sprawl out of it but Faithful keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Firkragg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Firkragg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faithful shoots in for a takedown but Firkragg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Firkragg feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Firkragg misses.
Faithful fails with a takedown attempt.
Firkragg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faithful's hands.
Faithful is trying hard to land a takedown here. Firkragg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Faithful.
It looks like Jierdan Firkragg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firkragg takes a swing at Faithful's ribcage but misses.
Firkragg lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Jacopo Faithful's cut even more.
Firkragg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faithful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faithful slips under a jab from Firkragg.
Despite the aggression on Faithful's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Faithful shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Firkragg sprawls well. Firkragg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faithful gets slowly back to his feet.
Faithful has managed to clinch.
Faithful manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Firkragg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Firkragg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firkragg stands and throws Faithful's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faithful regains half guard.
Firkragg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Firkragg is working for a kimura but Faithful is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firkragg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jierdan Firkragg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Faithful takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacopo Faithful seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Faithful or perhaps it was just good defense by Firkragg, which made it look bad.
Firkragg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Firkragg throws a jab when Faithful was well out of range.
Firkragg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Faithful closes the distance and clinches up with Firkragg, looking for a takedown. Faithful pushes Firkragg against the cage but Firkragg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Firkragg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faithful fails with an attempt to clinch.
Firkragg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Faithful tries to clinch up
and Firkragg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faithful is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Firkragg controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faithful looking for a sweep. Not yet Faithful, not yet.
Firkragg prevents Faithful from getting back to his feet.
Firkragg tries to free his leg and advance position but Faithful is retaining full guard.
Firkragg prevents Faithful from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faithful will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jierdan Firkragg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacopo Faithful.
Faithful throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firkragg's waist but Firkragg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faithful off to one side.
Faithful shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Firkragg pinned against the cage. Firkragg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Firkragg dives in and scores a takedown into Faithful's guard.
Faithful wants to stand and escape but Firkragg is having none of it.
Firkragg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Firkragg stops Faithful from standing up.
Firkragg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Faithful working a defensive guard here.
Firkragg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faithful not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firkragg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faithful wants to sweep but no luck.
Firkragg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Firkragg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faithful shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Firkragg pinned against the cage. Firkragg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Firkragg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firkragg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Firkragg leaves Faithful with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Firkragg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faithful shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Firkragg pinned against the cage. Firkragg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacopo Faithful is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faithful shoots in for a takedown but Firkragg shows good takedown defense.
Firkragg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Firkragg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Firkragg gets a double leg takedown into Faithful's guard.
Faithful pushes Firkragg off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jierdan Firkragg dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Faithful looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Firkragg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faithful sprawls and moves away.
Faithful misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faithful avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faithful changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firkragg tries to avoid it but Faithful manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firkragg to the ground. Firkragg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jierdan Firkragg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacopo Faithful.
Firkragg works the jab nicely.
Faithful is looking to clinch.
Faithful tries to clinch but Firkragg is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faithful fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faithful shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Firkragg as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firkragg shoots in and bounces Faithful off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faithful takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faithful keeping full guard, as Firkragg tries to pass.
Firkragg stopping the sweep attempt from Faithful.
Firkragg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg prevents Faithful from getting back to his feet.
Firkragg advances position into side control!
Jacopo Faithful has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firkragg controlling the position from side mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faithful tries to clinch up.
Firkragg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faithful doesn't manage to clinch there - Firkragg circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faithful fails to land the takedown.
Firkragg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Firkragg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faithful goes for a double leg but Firkragg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Firkragg continues to drive forward.
Faithful fails with a takedown attempt.
Firkragg scores with a body shot.
Firkragg cracks Faithful with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Firkragg throws the left hand but Faithful avoids the punch easily.
Firkragg gets a takedown into half guard.
Firkragg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg prevents Faithful from standing back up.
Firkragg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Faithful wants to control but Firkragg is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jierdan Firkragg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faithful flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jierdan Firkragg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firkragg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jierdan Firkragg!
Jierdan Firkragg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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