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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Wasshammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasshammar has chosen Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On as his entrance music. Thor Wasshammar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Wasshammar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wasshammar.
Maverick throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasshammar counters with a straight right hand.
Wasshammar scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Maverick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wasshammar misses the shot to the body.
Maverick connects with a leg kick. Wasshammar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maverick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wasshammar goes for a double leg but Maverick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maverick continues to drive forward.
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wasshammar avoids the head kick by Maverick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasshammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasshammar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maverick.
Maverick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wasshammar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maverick on the side of the head.
Wasshammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wasshammar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maverick in his tracks.
Wasshammar misses the shot to the body.
Wasshammar looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Dan Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasshammar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maverick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar swinging wildly here.
A big right from Wasshammar misses.
Maverick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wasshammar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maverick circles away.
Dan Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Wasshammar.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wasshammar manages to avoid it.
Wasshammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasshammar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wasshammar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maverick stuffs the takedown attempt from Wasshammar. Wasshammar gets slowly back to his feet.
Maverick is looking to score with low kicks.
Maverick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maverick moves out of range as Wasshammar strikes.
Maverick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Wasshammar.
Wasshammar stuffs the takedown attempt from Maverick. Maverick gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Wasshammar blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maverick sprawls well initially but Wasshammar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wasshammar trying to control the pace.
Maverick tries to roll over but Wasshammar keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maverick 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.
A close round but Thor Wasshammar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wasshammar clinches up with Maverick and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wasshammar fails to land.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Wasshammar avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
Wasshammar wants to get back to striking at distance but Maverick won't allow it.
Wasshammar keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Maverick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maverick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.
Wasshammar tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick is looking to control Wasshammar's arms but Wasshammar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Maverick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasshammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasshammar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maverick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wasshammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Wasshammar.
Wasshammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasshammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wasshammar stalling.
Wasshammar blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Wasshammar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasshammar can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Wasshammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasshammar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maverick tries to stall but Wasshammar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wasshammar tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.
Wasshammar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wasshammar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wasshammar tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maverick tries to stall but Wasshammar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar tries to break free but Maverick pushes him back against the cage.
Maverick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wasshammar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasshammar lands with a right to the head.
Wasshammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Wasshammar.
Wasshammar tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasshammar controls his hands.
Maverick can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Wasshammar tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Wasshammar back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Wasshammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wasshammar digs a right hand into Maverick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maverick's gas tank.
Maverick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wasshammar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maverick to the mat. Maverick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wasshammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Maverick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick is trying to hold Wasshammar in close to prevent damage but Wasshammar has managed to pass into half guard.
Wasshammar throwing shots but Maverick is blocking nicely.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wasshammar.
Maverick looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wasshammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Maverick connects with a solid leg kick.
Wasshammar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maverick.
Wasshammar looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Maverick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wasshammar's calf.
Maverick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wasshammar scores with the left hand. Maverick knows he should have avoided that one.
Maverick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wasshammar is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Maverick tenderised Wasshammar's leg. Wasshammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasshammar checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasshammar lands with a nice body punch.
Maverick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wasshammar.
Wasshammar moves into the clinch.
Maverick goes for a takedown attempt but Wasshammar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasshammar lands a nice looking body shot.
Maverick cracks the inside of Wasshammar's front leg.
Wasshammar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wasshammar lands a shot to the body.
Wasshammar breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maverick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maverick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wasshammar takes a step back to recover.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
and Wasshammar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dan Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick looks to land a body kick but Wasshammar moved away.
Maverick throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasshammar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maverick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wasshammar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maverick throws a head kick but Wasshammar moves out of range.
Wasshammar scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick throws a low kick, looking for Wasshammar's leg but Wasshammar calmly moves out of range.
Wasshammar swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Wasshammar has Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Wasshammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wasshammar controls his hands.
Thor Wasshammar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wasshammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Wasshammar.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Maverick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wasshammar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maverick throws a wild body kick that Wasshammar sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wasshammar moves into the clinch.
Wasshammar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Wasshammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wasshammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wasshammar.
Wasshammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Wasshammar avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
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 Dan Maverick.
I think Wasshammar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Wasshammar!
An out of breath Thor Wasshammar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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