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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varian Wyrnn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Varian Wyrnn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrnn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wyrnn walks into a jab.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A leg kick checked by Wyrnn.
Wyrnn tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Wyrnn as the two fighters clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Wyrnn is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Wyrnn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Wyrnn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wyrnn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wyrnn is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wyrnn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wyrnn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wyrnn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wyrnn misses.
A clash of legs there as Wyrnn blocks the low kick.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyrnn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wyrnn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wyrnn checks a leg kick.
Wyrnn throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Wyrnn misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wyrnn slips under a jab.
Jones lands the left hand.
Wyrnn throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Wyrnn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyrnn misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Wyrnn thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Wyrnn. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyrnn throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
A punch combination from Wyrnn misses.
Wyrnn cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Wyrnn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wyrnn. That's going to slow Jones down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Wyrnn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Wyrnn tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wyrnn tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Wyrnn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wyrnn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Wyrnn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Wyrnn connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wyrnn scrambles back to his feet.
Wyrnn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is trying to stand.
Wyrnn prevents Jones from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyrnn moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Wyrnn drags him back down.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
That's time! Wyrnn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyrnn.
Wyrnn scores with a nice right hand.
Wyrnn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Wyrnn thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Wyrnn.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Wyrnn moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Wyrnn misses.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tom Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a leg kick but Wyrnn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Wyrnn moves out of range of the body kick.
Wyrnn connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Wyrnn misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones looks to clinch
and Wyrnn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones throws a hook but Wyrnn avoids it easily.
Wyrnn thumps Jones with a low kick.
Wyrnn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones dips to his left and cracks Wyrnn with an uppercut!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Wyrnn's shoulder, as Wyrnn tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Wyrnn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wyrnn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
No joy there for Wyrnn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wyrnn misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyrnn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones feints and then cracks Wyrnn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wyrnn down.
Wyrnn avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyrnn circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyrnn misses with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wyrnn.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Wyrnn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wyrnn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses.
Wyrnn throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Wyrnn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a push kick but Wyrnn slaps the foot to one side.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Wyrnn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wyrnn has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyrnn's elbow.
Jones presses Wyrnn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wyrnn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Wyrnn controls the action.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyrnn's efforts to push away.
Wyrnn wants to break free but Jones has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones has Wyrnn pressed against the cage, preventing Wyrnn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wyrnn working aggressively here.
Wyrnn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Wyrnn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wyrnn throws a body kick that misses.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wyrnn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wyrnn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Jones catches Wyrnn right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Wyrnn.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wyrnn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyrnn.
Nice defenses there by Wyrnn.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Jones misses.
Wyrnn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wyrnn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyrnn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wyrnn checks a leg kick.
Wyrnn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones checks a low kick from Wyrnn.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Wyrnn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Wyrnn.
A punch combination from Wyrnn misses.
Wyrnn tries a head kick but it misses.
Wyrnn thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wyrnn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn thumps Jones with a low kick.
Wyrnn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Wyrnn moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Wyrnn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Wyrnn is out of range.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wyrnn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wyrnn on the side of the head.
Jones throws a leg kick but Wyrnn checks it.
Wyrnn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones motions for Wyrnn to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones staying out of range there.
A big left from Wyrnn misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wyrnn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wyrnn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Wyrnn's head back.
The fighters circling - Wyrnn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyrnn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tom Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wyrnn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Wyrnn throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Wyrnn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyrnn blocks a leg kick.
Wyrnn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wyrnn keeps the fight on the outside.
Varian Wyrnn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn connects with a crisp jab.
Wyrnn keeps the fight on the outside.
Wyrnn just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wyrnn checks the leg kick.
Jones works over Wyrnn's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wyrnn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wyrnn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyrnn connects with a looping right hand.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Wyrnn ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wyrnn.
A jab from Wyrnn misses.
Wyrnn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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