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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jalmari Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell. Pullo has chosen Blueprint 2 Mashup - Eminem, Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G as his entrance music. Sparky Anderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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169 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jalmari Pullo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pullo or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Pullo throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pullo sprawls and moves away.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Pullo moves into the clinch successfully.
Pullo pulls guard.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pullo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Pullo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pullo wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson won't allow Pullo to sweep him here.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Pullo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pullo is holding on for now.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Pullo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pullo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullo is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pullo is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pullo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pullo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Pullo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pullo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pullo wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Pullo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pullo is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Pullo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pullo keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Pullo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pullo keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pullo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Pullo's legs - danger averted.
Pullo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pullo 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.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Pullo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pullo has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pullo is keeping the position for now.
Pullo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Pullo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully.
Pullo postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Pullo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Pullo is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Pullo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pullo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Pullo.
Pullo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Pullo wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson has his hands on Pullo's head, controlling the position.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pullo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pullo tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullo wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Pullo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pullo throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pullo manages to get himself to full guard.
Pullo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson trying to control but Pullo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Pullo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pullo wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Pullo keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control but Pullo is working from the bottom.
Anderson won't allow Pullo to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pullo throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Pullo fights it but they end up in guard.
Pullo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pullo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pullo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pullo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pullo passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Pullo is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pullo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pullo's back!
Pullo rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Pullo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pullo is taking damage to the body and head.
Anderson working for a choke but Pullo is defending well.
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pullo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pullo for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I really don't envy Pullo right now.
Anderson working for a choke but Pullo is defending well.
Pullo can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Pullo tries to break free.
Pullo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Pullo.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Pullo slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Pullo controlling him for the moment.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pullo looking to pass the guard.
Anderson has Pullo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pullo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Anderson is not content to let Pullo control the position.
Pullo thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pullo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pullo is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pullo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pullo uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson.
Pullo looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sparky Anderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pullo shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Pullo shakes it off.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Pullo off balance momentarily.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pullo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalmari Pullo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pullo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pullo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Pullo is quick to defend against it.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Pullo is quick to defend against it.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pullo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jalmari Pullo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pullo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Pullo is quick to defend against it.
Pullo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pullo showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pullo.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pullo manages to pass to mount!
Pullo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to hold on but Pullo pushes him away.
Pullo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pullo lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Anderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Pullo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pullo content just to control the position here.
Pullo lands a couple of good shots and Anderson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Anderson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Pullo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo is not going to allow Anderson to sit and survive in this position.
Pullo is punishing Anderson with some ground and pound.
Pullo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Anderson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pullo lands shots from the back.
Anderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pullo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pullo looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson avoids the strikes from Pullo.
Pullo lands a shot to the body.
Pullo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalmari Pullo dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Pullo swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Pullo saw that one coming.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pullo drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Pullo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pullo trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Anderson controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pullo works his way into full mount!
Pullo is landing with some decent strikes but Anderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pullo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Pullo lands a nice shot to the head.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Pullo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pullo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Anderson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pullo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalmari Pullo!
Jalmari Pullo is the new welterweight champion!
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