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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pierno (ranked 1078 p4p, 149 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 753 p4p, 109 weight class). Pierno's entrance music is Sick Puppies - You're Going Down . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Experiment lV takes one to the chin there.
Pierno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Pierno tries to counter by clinching up but Experiment lV breaks away and moves out of range.
Pierno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pierno lands an overhand right.
Pierno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Pierno wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pierno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment lV looks to land a left hand but Pierno moved out of range nicely.
Pierno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pierno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Experiment lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment lV throws a head kick but Pierno moves out of range.
Pierno is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Experiment lV.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Experiment lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno misses with a two punch combination.
Experiment lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment lV has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pierno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Experiment lV scores with a jab. Pierno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Pierno misses.
Pierno pushes Experiment lV up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierno lands with a left to the head.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pierno misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierno.
Good body shot from Experiment lV.
Pierno lands a right hand.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Pierno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment lV ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Experiment lV no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierno trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pierno continues to stall.
Experiment lV had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierno defends it easily.
Experiment lV controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pierno passes into side control.
Pierno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Experiment lV manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierno in particular looking to stall.
Pierno is looking to take a break and control but Experiment lV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Experiment lV is in trouble now - Pierno has advanced to mount!
Experiment lV is looking to improve his position but Pierno isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Experiment lV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Experiment lV tries to roll over but Pierno keeps him under control.
Pierno is thwarting Experiment lV's attempts to control the position.
Pierno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Experiment lV sees it coming and defends easily.
Experiment lV gets back to full guard.
Experiment lV can't keep his opponent in guard - Pierno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Tim Pierno 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.
A punch lands to the side of Experiment lV 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pierno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pierno instigates a clinch.
Pierno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pierno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Experiment lV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Experiment lV blocks an elbow strike from Pierno.
Pierno takes a shot to the head.
Pierno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pierno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierno lands an elbow that stopped Experiment lV in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut.
Experiment lV is leaning against Pierno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment lV stalling in the clinch but Pierno improves position.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierno throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tim Pierno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pierno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Experiment lV fails to pull guard.
Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierno.
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierno.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Pierno.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Pierno on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is looking to control Pierno's arms but Pierno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiment lV has his back to the cage.
Experiment lV lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment lV scores with a hook to the body.
Pierno throws an elbow that misses.
Experiment lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment lV lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment lV is looking to control Pierno's arms but Pierno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Experiment lV has his back to the cage.
Pierno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lV is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierno gets an underhook and turns Experiment lV into the cage.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but instead, Pierno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment lV into the cage.
Experiment lV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pierno fails to land.
Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
Experiment lV fails to pull guard.
Tim Pierno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finnish Experiment lV.
A short left from Pierno.
Experiment lV taking a breather.
Experiment lV looking to stall.
Experiment lV slowing the pace effectively.
Pierno working aggressively here.
Pierno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Experiment lV jumps guard but Pierno stands there with Experiment lV around his waist. Experiment lV gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno misses with some punches.
Pierno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Experiment lV looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Pierno.
Experiment lV scores with a hook to the body.
Experiment lV ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Experiment lV no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierno passes into half guard.
Pierno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment lV keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno is trying to work for a kimura but Experiment lV is defending well.
Experiment lV looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Experiment lV trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pierno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Finnish Experiment lV's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Pierno there.
Pierno throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Experiment lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierno misses with a body punch.
Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment lV.
Pierno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment lV swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lV scores with a shot to the side of Pierno's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV jumps guard but Pierno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Experiment lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pierno - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierno.
Pierno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
Pierno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Pierno.
A head punch on the inside from Experiment lV fails to land.
Experiment lV looking to slow down the pace here.
Experiment lV slowing the pace effectively.
Pierno lands with a short shot to the head.
Pierno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment lV'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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment lV wants to stall.
Pierno scores with a shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment lV.
Pierno lands a body shot.
Experiment lV lands with a left to the head.
Pierno misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Pierno on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierno.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pierno struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment lV controls his hands.
Experiment lV stalling in the clinch but Pierno improves position.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment lV seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Experiment lV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Experiment lV lands with a right to the head.
Pierno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment lV dodges an elbow strike from Pierno.
Experiment lV jumps guard but Pierno stands there with Experiment lV around his waist. Experiment lV gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tim Pierno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finnish Experiment lV.
Experiment lV lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pierno works on Experiment lV's body with a couple of short punches.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno lands with a right to the head.
Experiment lV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierno controls his hands.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment lV wants to stall.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierno.
Pierno letting Experiment lV take a breather here.
Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment lV's elbow.
Experiment lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment lV misses with a body punch.
Experiment lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Experiment lV.
A shot in the inside from Pierno.
Experiment lV tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Pierno.
Experiment lV dodges an elbow strike from Pierno.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Pierno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Pierno!
A relieved looking Tim Pierno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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