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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louis Puckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Wilson 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis Puckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puckett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson drives through with a takedown into Puckett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puckett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puckett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson is fighting to break Puckett's control of his arms but Puckett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puckett is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puckett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckett working the head and body with strikes.
Puckett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Wilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puckett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puckett's back!
Puckett is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Wilson off. It looks like it's working - Wilson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Puckett displaying calm under pressure there.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Puckett throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Louis Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Wilson.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puckett tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puckett to the ground. Puckett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Puckett counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Puckett to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Puckett avoids them all with ease.
Wilson looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Puckett counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Puckett throws a nice head kick!
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Puckett was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Puckett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puckett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson trying to control but Puckett is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Puckett is keeping the position.
Wilson is looking to pass into half guard but Puckett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puckett is in guard.
Puckett working some strikes from top position.
Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson is trying to keep Puckett in close.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Puckett slips an elbow through the middle.
Puckett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puckett gets to his feet - Wilson follows without any prompting.
Puckett feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Puckett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson pushes Puckett off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice takedown defense from Puckett. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Puckett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Puckett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puckett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilson.
Wilson has Puckett up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puckett prevents it.
Puckett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Puckett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puckett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Puckett. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Puckett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puckett.
Louis Puckett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Puckett sprawls well.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puckett breaks the clinch.
Jon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Puckett sprawls well.
Louis Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Wilson.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Puckett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Puckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puckett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puckett distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puckett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puckett connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puckett landing with the ground and pound.
Puckett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puckett scoring with some ground and pound.
Puckett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puckett distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson stalling away here and it's allowed Puckett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Louis Puckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puckett has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pushing down on Puckett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puckett trying to control from the bottom.
Puckett is positioning himself well to prevent Wilson advancing to mount.
Puckett taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Puckett is defending well.
Wilson is trying to control. Puckett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson stands up out of the half guard.
Louis Puckett is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puckett counters by moving into the clinch.
Puckett slowing the pace effectively.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puckett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puckett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Wilson tries to break free but Puckett pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Louis Puckett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wilson takes a swing at Puckett's ribcage but misses.
Wilson gets a clinch.
Puckett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puckett.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Puckett has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson tries to break free but Puckett pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puckett landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puckett is one step ahead there.
Puckett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puckett.
Puckett stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puckett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Puckett slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Louis Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Puckett counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson wants to stand up but Puckett is controlling him.
Puckett landing with the ground and pound.
Puckett with a nice head shot there.
Puckett lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Puckett slips an elbow through the middle.
Puckett stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puckett scoring with some ground and pound.
Puckett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puckett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puckett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puckett with a nice head shot there.
Puckett is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puckett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Puckett stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puckett is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puckett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puckett stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Puckett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puckett chips away with some ground and pound.
Puckett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puckett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puckett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puckett stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is trying to keep Puckett in close.
Jon Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis Puckett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Puckett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puckett, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Puckett!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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