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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Trueman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moti has chosen Also Sprach Zarathustra as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Trueman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Moti!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moti has his takedown stuffed
and Trueman counters with a nice uppercut.
Moti misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trueman counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trueman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trueman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trueman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trueman checks a leg kick nicely.
Trueman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trueman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Moti misses
and Trueman counters with a three punch combo that has Moti backing up. Moti nods at Trueman to acknowledge the strikes.
Trueman scores with a jab. Moti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Trueman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moti tries for a takedown but Trueman circles away easily
and Trueman counters with a left and a right that stings Moti.
Jim Trueman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moti.
Moti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moti dodges the punch combination from Trueman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trueman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moti slips a jab and a cross from Trueman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Trueman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moti fails with the takedown
and Trueman counters with a straight right hand.
Jim Trueman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moti throws a sloppy body shot
and Trueman counters with a three punch combo that has Moti backing up. Moti nods at Trueman to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A low kick from Moti is predictable there
and Trueman counters with a three punch combo that has Moti backing up. Moti nods at Trueman to acknowledge the strikes.
Trueman connects with a jab.
Moti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trueman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moti trying to control the position from guard on top but Trueman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trueman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trueman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trueman has escaped and now he's on top!
Moti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trueman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trueman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trueman stands and steps away. Moti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trueman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueman misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trueman throws a right hand that Moti ducks under and follows up with a left that Moti also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moti shoots and misses
and Trueman counters with a series of strikes. Moti will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Trueman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A nice combination there by Trueman.
A cross from Trueman lands.
A low kick from Moti misses
and Trueman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moti throws a low kick, looking for Trueman's leg but Trueman calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueman misses with a two punch combination.
Moti thows a leg kick but Trueman checks it
and Trueman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moti with a poor takedown
and Trueman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Trueman scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Trueman.
Trueman lands a nice shot that snaps Moti's head back.
Moti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trueman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Trueman.
Trueman throws a combination. Moti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moti trying to control from half guard but Trueman is working away.
Trueman is looking to escape.
Trueman is not content to let Moti control the position.
Moti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trueman sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Trueman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trueman, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jim Trueman!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jim Trueman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jim Trueman!
Jim Trueman wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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