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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lam Koacek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jed Guerrero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 cm
18
161 lbs
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179 cm
18
163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jed Guerrero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lam Koacek! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guerrero has closed the distance and engaged Koacek in a clinch.
Guerrero tries to circle away but Koacek has him pinned against the cage. Koacek's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koacek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Koacek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koacek is trying to pull guard but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage. Koacek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guerrero is keeping busy. Koacek prevents Guerrero from breaking the clinch. Guerrero is looking to break free of the clinch but Koacek has double underhooks. Guerrero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the liver by Koacek. Beautiful body shot. Guerrero tries to clinch but Koacek moves out of range. Koacek thows a body shot but no joy. Guerrero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Koacek did well to prevent Guerrero getting side control. 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 one minute gone in the round. Guerrero is trying to control the action in half guard but Koacek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Koacek trying to hold on to Guerrero's head to control him but Guerrero postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Guerrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koacek keeps working. Guerrero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Guerrero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koacek defending well though. Guerrero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Koacek is refusing to be controlled, as Guerrero sits in half guard. Guerrero prevents Koacek from improving his position. Guerrero not landing any meaningful shots this time. Koacek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guerrero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Koacek has managed to free his arm - good work. Guerrero wants to work for an arm triangle but Koacek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guerrero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Koacek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero. Koacek is trying to control but can't.
Guerrero is nestled in close to Koacek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Guerrero is pressing down on Koacek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koacek is holding on for now. Koacek looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. It looks like Guerrero is going to stand back up.
Koacek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guerrero. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guerrero working Koacek over with strikes. Koacek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Guerrero. Guerrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Koacek wants to stand but Guerrero is controlling the position. Guerrero wants to control from the top but Koacek keeps moving. Koacek is trying to control the position but Guerrero postures up. Guerrero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Guerrero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guerrero postures up and lands a big shot to Koacek's brow. Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Koacek keeping full guard, as Guerrero tries to pass. Guerrero lands a couple of digs. Guerrero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Guerrero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Guerrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Koacek looking to control.
Guerrero looking to control the position here, rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Guerrero dominated that 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.
Guerrero wants to clinch. Koacek misses with a double jab
and Guerrero counters with a nice body shot. Guerrero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koacek to the ground. Guerrero is now in Koacek's guard. Guerrero postures up in Koacek's guard and throws a big left but Koacek blocks it. Koacek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Guerrero has gone for a leg lock! Koacek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guerrero's guard. Guerrero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koacek is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Koacek from controlling successfully. Koacek is breathing heavily. Guerrero wants to sweep but no luck. Guerrero has his foot on Koacek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koacek works his way back into a safe position though. Koacek wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving. Guerrero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koacek is controlling him. Guerrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Guerrero, not yet. Koacek wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving. Guerrero 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koacek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Koacek won't allow Guerrero to get back to his feet. Koacek advances position into side control! Guerrero is trying to get back to half guard. Koacek is looking to take a break and control but Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Guerrero is looking to regain half guard here but Koacek keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koacek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Guerrero wants to get back to his feet. Guerrero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Koacek is trying to control but can't.
Guerrero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koacek sees it coming and defends easily. Guerrero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guerrero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Guerrero scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Guerrero controlling the pace. Guerrero is thwarting Koacek's attempts to control the position. Guerrero lands strikes from half guard. Koacek wants to improve his position but Guerrero is controlling well.
Koacek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guerrero is taking a breather. Koacek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guerrero winds up and cracks Koacek with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Guerrero dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Guerrero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Guerrero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koacek backwards. Guerrero trying to land knees to the body.
Guerrero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koacek's elbow. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Guerrero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Guerrero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Guerrero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guerrero lands strikes from half guard. Jed Guerrero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Koacek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Guerrero thows a huge punch but Koacek dodges it nicely.
Koacek is looking to improve his position.
Koacek wants to get back to his feet.
Guerrero thows a huge punch but Koacek dodges it nicely.
Guerrero working Koacek over with strikes. Guerrero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ground and pound from Guerrero.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guerrero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guerrero lands a nice short elbow. Guerrero lands strikes from half guard. Well, if Guerrero 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.
Guerrero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guerrero is keen to just control but Koacek is a slippery customer. Guerrero not doing much here.
Guerrero is working for a kimura but Koacek is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guerrero controlling the action here. Guerrero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Guerrero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Koacek is staying active underneath Guerrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ground and pound from Guerrero.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guerrero slips a nice elbow through Koacek's hands, connecting with Koacek's forehead. Guerrero throwing shots but Koacek is blocking nicely. Guerrero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koacek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guerrero lands a nice short elbow. Nice strikes from Guerrero there. Guerrero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lam Koacek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Guerrero working over Koacek with some ground and pound. Koacek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Guerrero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guerrero scores with a couple of good hammerfists. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Guerrero scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nice strikes from Guerrero there. Jed Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Koacek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerrero pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jed Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round. Well Guerrero 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Guerrero!
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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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