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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilmer Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alyssa Gano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilmer Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alyssa Gano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordan is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gano punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gano controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Jordan preventing the sweep.
Gano is looking to stand up but Jordan isn't so interested in that idea.
Jordan wants to stand but Gano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jordan to the mat! Jordan manages to get full guard.
Jordan pushes Gano off and gets back to his feet.
Gano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jordan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jordan throws Gano to one side and escapes!
Gano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordan tries to avoid it but Gano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordan to the ground. Jordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jordan is struggling to control the position.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gano shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jordan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gano to the ground. Jordan is now in Gano's guard.
Gano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordan manages to get himself to full guard.
Gano pushes down on Jordan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gano throwing shots but Jordan is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is staying active underneath Gano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jordan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Gano looks winded!
Gano is looking for a kimura here.
Jordan is trying to stand up here but Gano is controlling him well.
Jordan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilmer Jordan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gano tries to clinch up but Jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gano tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
Gano moves into the clinch.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan throws a one two combo.
Wilmer Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jordan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gano is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gano can do to turn this around?
Gano drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jordan wants to stand but Gano is controlling the position.
Gano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jordan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gano's guard.
Gano controls Jordan momentarily but Jordan frees himself.
Jordan wants to stand but Gano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jordan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gano shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Jordan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jordan gets caught flat footed, as Gano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gano is breathing heavily.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet but Gano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gano throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Gano from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gano throws a big elbow that misses.
Gano postures up in Jordan's guard and throws a big left but Jordan blocks it.
Gano passes Jordan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jordan pushes Gano off looking to stand but Gano dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gano throws a low kick but Jordan moves out of range easily.
Jordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.
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 Wilmer Jordan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jordan throws a lazy uppercut
and Gano counters by moving into the clinch.
Gano jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jordan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilmer Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alyssa Gano.
Gano gets control of Jordan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gano's guard.
Gano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gano is pulling down on Jordan's head to control his posture.
Wilmer Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan won't allow Gano to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan wants to stand and escape but instead Gano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gano looking to sit in guard and control but Jordan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jordan wants to stand and escape but instead Gano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jordan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gano wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gano throws a strike but Jordan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gano has his foot on Jordan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jordan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jordan won't allow Gano to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gano is trying to keep Jordan in close.
Jordan stands and steps away. Gano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gano tries for a takedown but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
Gano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jordan sets himself, and Gano steps forward looking for the clinch! Jordan avoids it this time.
Jordan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gano!
Gano tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gano slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Gano misses with a takedown attempt - Jordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alyssa Gano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilmer Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilmer Jordan.
Well Jordan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilmer Jordan!
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RATING
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