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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salocin Zerep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goldie Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 cm
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165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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173 cm
25
163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salocin Zerep! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldie Wilson! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zerep scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zerep misses with a wild combination.
Wilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zerep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerep is keeping the position for now. Wilson wants to control from the top but Zerep keeps moving. Wilson slips nicely into half guard. Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
Zerep tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control. Zerep regains full guard. Nicely done. Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zerep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zerep keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zerep is retaining full guard. Zerep 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. Wilson looking to pass the guard. Wilson advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilson is putting a hurting on Zerep here, landing some big shots from side control. Wilson misses with the ground and pound. Zerep on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zerep tries to get out of the position. Zerep is letting Wilson control him for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson swings around for an armbar but Zerep sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard. Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zerep won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goldie Wilson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Zerep. Zerep stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet. Salocin Zerep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilson misses with an uppercut. Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Zerep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Zerep throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Zerep thows a body shot but no joy. Zerep throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerep circles away quickly and effectively. Zerep punishes Wilson's body with a nice straight punch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Zerep. Salocin Zerep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goldie Wilson. Good exchange - Zerep coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zerep lands with a good body shot. A combination from Zerep does no damage. Zerep changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wilson shoots in and drives through. Zerep sprawls well. Salocin Zerep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wilson is breathing heavily. Zerep cracks Wilson with a good jab. Zerep takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses. Zerep misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zerep looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Zerep leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zerep throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range. Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Zerep, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Zerep against the cage but Zerep circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Zerep scores with a jab to the body. 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! Zerep has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Zerep. Zerep works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches. Wilson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zerep tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wilson is fighting to break Zerep's control of his arms but Zerep is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Wilson throwing strikes but missing. Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zerep swivels though and keeps the full guard. Zerep controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself. Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wilson wants to control from the top but Zerep keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zerep swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wilson is working Zerep over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salocin Zerep dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zerep throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range. Zerep scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A punch combination from Wilson misses. Zerep stuffs the takedown. Zerep throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Zerep will be more careful next time no doubt. Zerep checks a low kick from Wilson. Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zerep was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Zerep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilson stands and throws Zerep's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zerep is not content to let Wilson control the position. Wilson swings around for an armbar but Zerep sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard. Zerep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zerep has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted. Zerep stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zerep stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson. Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zerep! Zerep knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground. Zerep can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zerep is surviving well by controlling Wilson's body position as best he can. Wilson working Zerep over with strikes here. Wilson goes for an armbar but Zerep turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zerep. Wilson is trying to keep Zerep in close.
Zerep tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson wriggles free and stands up. Zerep connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Zerep misses with a straight right. Zerep sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Zerep is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Zerep connects with a single shot there. Goldie Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wilson moves forwards but Zerep connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zerep misses the shot to the body. Wilson fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Goldie Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goldie Wilson!
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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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