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WFL 9- Naamahaara vs Rogers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Waldteufel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shen Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shen Woo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Waldteufel's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Waldteufel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shen Woo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldteufel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Waldteufel dives in and grabs Woo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Woo pushes down on Waldteufel's head and hops out.
Waldteufel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Waldteufel's head.
Waldteufel is breathing heavily.
Woo sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Waldteufel's defenses. It connects perfectly with Waldteufel's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shen Woo!
A relieved looking Shen Woo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Hirvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hirvonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garkov.
Garkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hirvonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hirvonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen forces Garkov back against the cage and clinches.
Garkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hirvonen won't allow it.
Garkov has had enough of the clinch but Hirvonen keeps him there for the moment.
Hirvonen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garkov regains guard.
Garkov keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
Hirvonen works over Garkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Garkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garkov has control of Hirvonen's left arm, preventing Hirvonen from doing any damage.
Garkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov controls Hirvonen momentarily but Hirvonen frees himself.
Hirvonen is pushing down on Garkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirvonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hirvonen prevents Garkov from improving his position.
Garkov is trying to stand.
Garkov wants to improve his position but Hirvonen is controlling well.
Hirvonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hirvonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen won't allow Garkov to sweep him here.
Hirvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garkov looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garkov wants to stand but Hirvonen is controlling the position.
Hirvonen won't allow Garkov to sweep him here.
Garkov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Garkov misses.
A slow jab from Hirvonen misses its intended target.
Garkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hirvonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov goes for a double leg but Hirvonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hirvonen continues to drive forward.
Hirvonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hirvonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Garkov does no damage.
Hirvonen throws a front kick aimed at Garkov's knee but Garkov avoids it well.
Garkov swinging wildly here.
Garkov tries to bum rush Hirvonen with a series of wild strikes but Hirvonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garkov throws a right and a left that Hirvonen avoids nicely.
Garkov tries for a takedown but Hirvonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heikki Hirvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Garkov.
Garkov throws out a powerful jab.
Garkov blocks a head kick by Hirvonen.
Garkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hirvonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garkov misses with a two punch combination.
Garkov tests Hirvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hirvonen as Garkov shoots in.
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 are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen walks into a jab.
Garkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Garkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hirvonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garkov gets underhooks to prevent Hirvonen's takedown attempt.
Hirvonen stalling against the cage.
Garkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirvonen has double underhooks.
Hirvonen stalling in the clinch but Garkov improves position.
Garkov is pressed up against the cage. Hirvonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garkov down to the mat. Garkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heikki Hirvonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hirvonen. No joy for Garkov on that attempt.
Heikki Hirvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Garkov.
Garkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hirvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Garkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hirvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hirvonen blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garkov.
Garkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirvonen is fending him off so far but Garkov persists. Nope, Hirvonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Garkov is breathing heavily.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hirvonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garkov.
Garkov throws a series of strikes that have Hirvonen backpedaling.
Garkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirvonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirvonen throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov swinging wildly here.
Garkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hirvonen swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Hirvonen.
Garkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirvonen dodges the punch combination from Garkov.
Horrible takedown by Garkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hirvonen which made him look bad.
Sergei Garkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hirvonen pinned against the cage. Hirvonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garkov misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hirvonen.
Garkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Garkov misses with the combination.
Garkov misses with a two punch combination.
Hirvonen misses with a head kick.
Garkov throws a right hand that Hirvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirvonen also avoids with ease.
Sergei Garkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garkov misses with the combination.
Hirvonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov scores with a takedown into Hirvonen's guard.
Hirvonen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garkov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Garkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hirvonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirvonen lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hirvonen breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garkov swinging wildly here.
Garkov misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergei Garkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hirvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Garkov moves out of range easily.
Garkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirvonen circles away.
Garkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garkov dives in and grabs Hirvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hirvonen pushes down on Garkov's head and hops out.
Garkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hirvonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Garkov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Heikki Hirvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Garkov.
Garkov misses with a double jab.
Garkov blocks a head kick by Hirvonen.
Garkov throws a right and a left that Hirvonen avoids nicely.
Hirvonen scores with a head kick. Garkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garkov shoots in and drives through. Hirvonen sprawls well.
Hirvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garkov keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garkov keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
Hirvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hirvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hirvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hirvonen wants to control from the top but Garkov keeps moving.
Garkov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hirvonen manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov wants to get back to full guard.
Garkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen 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.
Garkov wants to improve his position but Hirvonen is controlling well.
Heikki Hirvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hirvonen is keen to just control but Garkov is a slippery customer.
Heikki Hirvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov has a hand on Hirvonen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hirvonen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hirvonen avoids the attempt from Garkov to control.
Hirvonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Garkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garkov's face.
Hirvonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hirvonen throwing strikes here but Garkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hirvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garkov's face.
Garkov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garkov regains half guard.
Hirvonen is working for a kimura but Garkov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garkov looking for a guillotine here but Hirvonen defends easily.
Hirvonen stops Garkov from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Garkov, not yet.
Garkov keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Hirvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garkov 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Garkov!
Heikki Hirvonen was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry for disappointing my fans and everybody in attendance.I hope I gave a good show. Im going back to the gym and coming back far stronger. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henderson.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Fernando Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez pulls guard successfully.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Henderson won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Henderson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Martinez has tightened it up now! Henderson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fernando Martinez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - Fuckin' In The Bushes. Stevenson has chosen F*ck the Otherside as his entrance music. Adonis Stevenson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Stevenson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevenson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stevenson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson advances to full mount.
Stevenson controlling from mount.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Stevenson maintains control.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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!
Thompson can't escape the position.
Thompson wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson tries to buck Stevenson off but he can't manage it.
Stevenson controlling from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adonis Stevenson.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevenson under the eye.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Stevenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
David Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Thompson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson tightens his grip and picks Thompson up, before dumping him to the ground. Thompson manages to land in guard.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevenson controls the pace.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevenson is controlling him.
We've been informed that Stevenson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Thompson is looking to stand back up but Stevenson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Stevenson is controlling him
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Stevenson content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Stevenson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevenson closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
David Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Stevenson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson jabs at Stevenson's body.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Stevenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Adonis Stevenson has been cut.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
David Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Stevenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thompson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thompson's guard now, I'm sure.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevenson controls the pace.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson stops Thompson from standing up.
Stevenson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adonis Stevenson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stevenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevenson shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adonis Stevenson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Stevenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Stevenson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stevenson stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson tries to kick Stevenson off but Stevenson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevenson slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adonis Stevenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevenson is defended easily by Thompson.
David Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Stevenson shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevenson is defended easily by Thompson.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 David Thompson.
I think Thompson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Thompson!
During a confident post fight interview, David Thompson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Adonis Stevenson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate to lose more than I like to win. Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Town (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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177 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Town!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Town quickly recovers to half guard.
Swanson prevents Town from improving his position.
Town keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Town is trying to maintain the position but Swanson is very close to passing his half guard.
Town moves into full guard.
Town escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Town tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Town manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Town with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Town is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swanson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Town thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Town jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Swanson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Swanson struggling a bit here.
Swanson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Town.
Swanson prevents Town from improving position.
Swanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Town looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Town is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Town is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swanson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Town is working for a submission of some sort.
Swanson won't allow Town to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Town.
Swanson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Town.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Town.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swanson is trying to stand back up but Town is controlling him
Town is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Town looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Town wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Town is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Swanson wants to control but Town is keeping busy.
Town throwing shots but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Town thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Swanson is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Town pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Town dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Town shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Town on his heels. He'll look to pass Town's guard now, I'm sure.
Town trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Town looking to control.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Town is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Town keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Town is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Town is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Mike Town overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Town is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Town controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.
Town is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swanson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Town looking for subs off his back but Swanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Town is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Swanson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Swanson's back!
Town has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Swanson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Swanson can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson breaks Town's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Town throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Town had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Town keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Town haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Town is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Town is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Town throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Town blocks nicely.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Town.
Swanson trying to control but Town is working from the bottom.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Town is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Town is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson looking to sit in guard and control but Town gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Town wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Town defends well.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson working for a triangle but Town defends it easily.
Town drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Town jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Town dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Swanson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Town to the ground. Swanson is now in Town's guard.
Town managing to control the position.
Town has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Town keeps moving.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Town is keeping the position for now.
Swanson is still trying to improve position.
Town 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.
Town is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Town pushes a forearm under Swanson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Swanson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Town!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thunder Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Deckard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deckard, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Deckard tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deckard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Deckard blocks it.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Deckard is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bobby Deckard has been cut.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deckard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deckard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thunder Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Deckard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Deckard looks winded!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deckard blocks it with crossed arms.
Deckard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Deckard takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deckard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deckard is looking for a takedown.
Deckard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deckard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deckard blocks it with crossed arms.
Deckard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deckard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deckard avoids it.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Deckard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deckard wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Deckard won't want to take too many of those.
Deckard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deckard takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deckard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deckard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Deckard missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Deckard misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thunder Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Deckard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson tries to clinch but Deckard moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but Deckard moves out of range.
Deckard swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Deckard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Deckard circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Deckard keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Deckard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deckard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Deckard keeps it at a distance.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Deckard circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deckard shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deckard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deckard misses the shot to the body.
Deckard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Deckard circles away and keeps his distance.
Deckard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Deckard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckard scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Deckard trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deckard preventing the sweep.
Deckard trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Deckard is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Deckard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Deckard from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Deckard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Deckard throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Deckard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deckard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deckard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thunder Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deckard blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Deckard is having none of it.
Deckard scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Deckard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deckard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deckard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deckard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deckard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Deckard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Deckard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Deckard misses the jab.
Deckard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deckard dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Deckard is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Deckard blocks it.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Deckard blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deckard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Deckard is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Deckard wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Deckard is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Thunder Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Deckard blocks with his arms.
Jackson prevents Deckard from breaking the clinch.
Deckard tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thunder Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Deckard.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Deckard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Deckard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Deckard misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deckard can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Deckard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Deckard's ribcage.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Deckard's ribcage.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deckard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deckard has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deckard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deckard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Deckard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Deckard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deckard.
Deckard dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thunder Jackson!
Thunder Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85% in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamala Naamahaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naamahaara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kishore Kumar : Chuu Kar Mere Mann Ko. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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239 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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32
260 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamala Naamahaara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Naamahaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers takes a swing at Naamahaara's ribcage but misses.
Rogers swings for the body but Naamahaara moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Naamahaara counters with a body kick that stops Rogers in his tracks momentarily.
Rogers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naamahaara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rogers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice body kick there by Naamahaara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naamahaara tries to clinch
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Naamahaara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses the jab.
Naamahaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naamahaara moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Naamahaara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naamahaara moves away.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Naamahaara misses with a wild combination.
Rogers throws a hook but Naamahaara blocks it.
Naamahaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamala Naamahaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
It looks like Kamala Naamahaara has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naamahaara is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Naamahaara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gladiators **ELITE** Steel Penn in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Naamahaara is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Naamahaara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Naamahaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Naamahaara, right into the meat.
Naamahaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Naamahaara.
Naamahaara moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Rogers.
Naamahaara connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jason Rogers has been cut.
Naamahaara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Naamahaara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naamahaara takes one to the chin there.
Naamahaara slips under a jab.
Naamahaara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Naamahaara tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Naamahaara's shoulder, as Naamahaara tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Naamahaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naamahaara rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Naamahaara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Naamahaara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naamahaara tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Naamahaara misses
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Naamahaara.
Naamahaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naamahaara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rogers misses with a hook. Naamahaara ducked under it nicely.
Naamahaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Kamala Naamahaara will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Naamahaara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Naamahaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naamahaara counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naamahaara wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Naamahaara slips a jab from Rogers.
Naamahaara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naamahaara misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Naamahaara misses its intended target.
Naamahaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naamahaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Naamahaara is just out of range.
Naamahaara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Naamahaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naamahaara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rogers checks it well.
Naamahaara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Jason Rogers's cut even more.
Rogers throws a body punch but Naamahaara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers takes a swing at Naamahaara's ribcage but misses.
Naamahaara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rogers misses the jab.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Naamahaara's ribs.
Rogers blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naamahaara. That's going to slow Rogers down.
Naamahaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Naamahaara moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara scores with a nice body kick.
Naamahaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Naamahaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naamahaara misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a jab when Naamahaara was well out of range.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Naamahaara
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naamahaara manages to avoid it.
Naamahaara closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Naamahaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Naamahaara.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Naamahaara.
Rogers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rogers swings for the body but Naamahaara moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naamahaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Naamahaara lands but Rogers takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamala Naamahaara dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naamahaara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naamahaara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rogers.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naamahaara.
Rogers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Naamahaara.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Naamahaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naamahaara avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naamahaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Naamahaara's ribs.
Naamahaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naamahaara tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers punishes Naamahaara's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naamahaara lands a high kick!
The cut above Jason Rogers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naamahaara misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Naamahaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Nice cross by Rogers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Naamahaara.
Naamahaara slips a straight right by Rogers.
Naamahaara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Naamahaara's head.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Naamahaara slips the punch.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Naamahaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Naamahaara slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Naamahaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Naamahaara misses with a head kick.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naamahaara misses with a head kick.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Naamahaara.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Rogers slips a straight right by Naamahaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers lands a big uppercut and Naamahaara crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Naamahaara looks OK. Rogers waves Naamahaara back to his feet!
Naamahaara is rocked!
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naamahaara at a distance.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that half lands.
Rogers sends Naamahaara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rogers is motioning to the referee to let Naamahaara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Naamahaara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naamahaara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Naamahaara throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Naamahaara seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rogers drops Naamahaara with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Naamahaara looks back up at him and smiles so Rogers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Naamahaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rogers really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Naamahaara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Naamahaara staying out of range there.
Naamahaara throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers scores with a jab.
Rogers takes a swing at Naamahaara's ribcage but misses.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naamahaara tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Naamahaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naamahaara.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Naamahaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naamahaara misses with a head kick.
Naamahaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naamahaara tries to clinch up.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Naamahaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Naamahaara forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
Naamahaara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Naamahaara throws an elbow but it misses.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naamahaara tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naamahaara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Naamahaara saw that one coming.
Naamahaara throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Naamahaara tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Naamahaara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naamahaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rogers throws a body punch but Naamahaara moves out of range.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Naamahaara.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naamahaara manages to avoid it.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Naamahaara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Naamahaara.
Naamahaara defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Naamahaara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Naamahaara tries to clinch up.
Naamahaara delivers a nice body kick.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naamahaara.
Naamahaara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Naamahaara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
and Naamahaara counters with a head kick that drops Rogers - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Rogers is rocked!
Jason Rogers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Naamahaara is controlling him
Rogers is still in real trouble! Can Naamahaara finish him?
Naamahaara working Rogers over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamahaara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Naamahaara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogers defending well though.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Naamahaara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Naamahaara is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
Rogers tries to kick Naamahaara off but Naamahaara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Naamahaara in his half guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Rogers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kamala Naamahaara!
Kamala Naamahaara retains his heavyweight title!
Kamala Naamahaara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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