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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bodie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffry Wooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bodie Evans!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooten darts in trying to clinch
and Evans counters by clinching up.
Evans gets control of Wooten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Evans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wooten.
Wooten really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooten trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooten throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wooten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooten looking to sit in guard and control but Evans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Wooten is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Wooten counters with a two punch combo.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Wooten breaks the clinch.
Evans feints and as Wooten raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Wooten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooten trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooten has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooten is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Wooten slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooten drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evans dives on top into guard.
Wooten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooten will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans wants to control but Wooten is keeping him busy.
Evans trying to control from Wooten's half guard. Wooten has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans stays in close to Wooten's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bodie Evans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wooten blocks a head kick by Evans.
Wooten blocks the body kick.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Wooten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wooten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans throws a combination that misses
and Wooten counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooten has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Evans uses from the top position.
Wooten is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Evans presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Evans can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Evans.
It looks like Jeffry Wooten has been cut.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Bodie Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Wooten tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wooten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Evans jumps guard.
Wooten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooten is stalling in the full guard.
Wooten postures up.
Wooten scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooten trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooten is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Wooten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooten trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooten is standing up over Evans. Evans looks to escape but Wooten dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Evans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooten is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wooten wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wooten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooten working the ground and pound.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wooten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooten is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry Wooten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffry Wooten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wooten tries to clinch up.
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Wooten, which made it look bad.
Evans darts in and clinches Wooten up against the cage.
Wooten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evans is trying to stall.
Evans's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Wooten.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wooten jumps guard but Evans stands there with Wooten around his waist. Wooten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans has Wooten pressed against the cage, preventing Wooten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans misses with a knee to the head.
Wooten has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooten jumps guard and drags Evans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooten wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooten controlling Evans's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wooten is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans pushes Wooten up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooten breaks the clinch.
Evans rushes Wooten and presses him up against the cage.
Wooten decides to pull guard.
Jeffry Wooten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooten won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooten is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooten seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wooten passes into side control.
Wooten works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wooten creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffry Wooten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wooten has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffry Wooten!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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