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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saekenpai Fairtex (ranked 4828 p4p, 25372 weight class) and Wesley Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saekenpai Fairtex has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fairtex
vs
Hess

184 cm
24
140
2 - 3 - 0

167 cm
18
135
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saekenpai Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Hess!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fairtex has managed to clinch.
Hess looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fairtex pushes Hess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Wesley Hess has been cut.
Hess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fairtex walks away with a smile on his face. Hess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Fairtex clinches up against the cage.

Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Fairtex shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Fairtex working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fairtex stands up and beckons Hess to his feet.
Fairtex lands a high kick!

Fairtex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hess was covering up waiting for the punch and Fairtex finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fairtex wanted to stand there but Hess had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a big right hand that misses.

Hess is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily.

Hess throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairtex escapes and throws Hess's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fairtex working the ground and pound but Hess is defending the strikes.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Fairtex is trying to get an arm triangle but Hess is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fairtex has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fairtex closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hess's guard.

Hess is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily.
Fairtex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hess on the ground.
Fairtex slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fairtex lands a couple of digs.

Fairtex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hess stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.

Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fairtex has picked Hess up - he's going for a ride! Fairtex dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fairtex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fairtex is trying to control. Hess wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fairtex is really struggling to control Hess but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been informed that Hess has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hess tries to get to full guard but Fairtex has control of the leg.

Fairtex stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hess tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Fairtex clinches up with Hess and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Hess's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fairtex gets caught flat footed, as Hess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Fairtex is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hess presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hess has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Fairtex gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fairtex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fairtex controlling from side mount.
Hess is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess prevents Fairtex from improving position.
Fairtex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hess being controlled for a moment.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?
Hess is trying to control Fairtex's posture but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hess tries to bench press Fairtex off him but Fairtex keeps the position.

That's two 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.
Fairtex is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hess will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fairtex in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fairtex happy to just control the position for now.
Hess is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fairtex trying to control the position but Hess is working away.
Hess struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fairtex fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fairtex tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hess is trying to get back to half guard.
Fairtex taking a breather here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fairtex.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex avoids it really well and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fairtex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hess is looking to regain half guard here but Fairtex keeps moving and retains side control.

Fairtex wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hess, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Hess's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fairtex looking to score a takedown here. Hess is defending well but Fairtex drives through and ends up in Hess's guard.

Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fairtex gets to his feet. Hess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Fairtex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fairtex is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fairtex controlling the pace for now.

Fairtex stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Hess is rocked!

Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Hess.
Hess is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairtex finish him?
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.

Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Fairtex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hess is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fairtex holds on and takes a little breather.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Fairtex manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.

Fairtex gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fairtex thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hess's head.
Hess blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fairtex.
Fairtex stalling.

Fairtex stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hess to get to his feet.

Fairtex dives in and scores a takedown into Hess's guard.

Fairtex stands and steps away. Hess gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hess takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Fairtex shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fairtex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fairtex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Fairtex there.
Fairtex passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hess!
Fairtex throws some wild stikes that Hess manages to avoid easily.
Fairtex controlling from the full mount.
Hess is in a horrible position here. Fairtex smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hess is working to get back to half guard.
Fairtex landing strikes from the mount.
Fairtex working Hess over with strikes here.
Fairtex controlling from mount.
Fairtex's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fairtex punching from mount but Hess doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fairtex throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fairtex with shots to the head and body - Hess looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hess has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Fairtex patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Fairtex looking for the RNC.
Fairtex is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hess. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hess covering up well under a series of strikes from Fairtex.

Fairtex is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex missing with strikes.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the head.
Fairtex 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.
Fairtex throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fairtex lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Fairtex looking for the choke but no joy.
Hess rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hess is trying to maintain the position but Fairtex is very close to passing his half guard.
Hess tries to roll over but Fairtex keeps him under control.

Fairtex is looking for a kimura here.
Fairtex content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Fairtex decides to stand up.
Fairtex lunges at Hess with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hess's hand.
Fairtex stalks Hess and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hess's face. Hess staggers backwards, shaken.

Fairtex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hess wants to get back to full guard.

Fairtex is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hess has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fairtex seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fairtex.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fairtex connects with a nice short shot to Hess's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hess!
Fairtex content just to control the position here.

Fairtex looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fairtex has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hess's face.
Fairtex misses with a head shot.
Fairtex lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex landing strikes, looking to finish!

Fairtex working for a guillotine from mount but Hess is in no mood to give up.
Fairtex looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fairtex in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fairtex tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fairtex with shots to the head and body - Hess looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fairtex in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hess tries to reverse the position but Fairtex maintains control.
Hess wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fairtex.
Fairtex thowing shots but they're missing.
Fairtex controlling from the full mount.
Hess is in a horrible position here. Fairtex smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fairtex with the ground and pound from mount.
Fairtex working the ground and pound effectively.
Hess is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fairtex controlling from the full mount.
Fairtex thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hess has given up his back here.
Fairtex lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fairtex cracks Hess with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hess from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Fairtex looking to break Hess's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hess remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fairtex will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Fairtex is persistently looking for the submission but Hess is defending it well.
Fairtex lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hess is trying to remain composed but Fairtex is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Fairtex working for a choke but Hess is defending well.
Fairtex controlling from the back.
Saekenpai Fairtex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hess is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Fairtex looking for the RNC.
Wesley Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saekenpai Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fairtex is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairtex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

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