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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus Warner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rufus Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Myers!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers tries to clinch but Warner is having none of it.
Warner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myers defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Myers as Warner shoots in.
Myers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warner's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner is pulling down on Myers's head to control his posture.
Myers stopping the sweep attempt from Warner.
Myers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Warner tries for a takedown but Myers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Warner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Warner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Myers wriggles free and stands up.
Myers rushes Warner and presses him up against the cage.
Warner is trying to pull guard but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myers avoiding damage as Warner throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner missing with knees to the body.
Warner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Warner working a defensive guard here.
Myers trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Warner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Warner is trying to pull guard but Myers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Warner.
Warner fails to pull guard.
Myers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Warner tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers pulls guard.
Warner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warner wants to stand but Myers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Myers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Myers working for a triangle but Warner defends it easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Myers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Warner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Warner moves into range and clinches up with Myers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Myers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Warner darts in and clinches Myers up against the cage.
Warner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Myers to keep the fight standing.
Warner jumps guard but Myers stands there with Warner around his waist. Warner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Warner circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Warner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers clinches up against the cage.
Warner tries to pull guard but Myers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warner wants to break free but Myers has control.
Myers has hold of one of Warner's legs. Warner is fighting the takedown attempt but Myers gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Warner looking for a sweep. Not yet Warner, not yet.
Myers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warner is proving hard to escape from.
Warner has Myers pulled in close to control his posture.
Warner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Warner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myers is one step ahead there.
Myers wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers gets to his feet. Warner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Myers as he jumps to the side.
Warner shoots in looking for a takedown but Myers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Warner.
Myers throws a series of punches but Warner avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Warner to the ground. Myers is now in Warner's guard.
Warner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Myers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warner controls Myers momentarily but Myers frees himself.
Warner wants to sweep here but Myers controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myers tries to stand but Warner is controlling from the bottom.
Warner is controlling Myers's posture.
Myers prevents Warner from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Myers wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Warner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Warner won't allow Myers to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warner.
Myers scores with a takedown into Warner's guard.
Warner trying to keep a closed guard but Myers is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Warner shoots in for a double leg but Myers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rufus Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Warner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers doesn't manage to clinch there - Warner circles away.
Warner is looking to counter the offense by Myers and move into the clinch.
Warner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers tries to clinch there but Warner circles away.
Warner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warner is looking to counter the offense by Myers and move into the clinch.
Myers is looking to clinch.
Warner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myers uses from the top position.
Myers postures up.
Myers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Myers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Myers pushes Warner off looking to stand but Warner dives back in and keeps control.
Myers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Myers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Myers is trying to keep Warner in close.
Jason Myers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Myers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Myers has escaped and now he's on top!
Myers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Myers scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Myers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Warner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Myers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warner working for a triangle but Myers defends it easily.
Myers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rufus Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Myers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus Warner.
Well Myers 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Myers!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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