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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greatest Ever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greatest Ever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darrell Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ever lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ever.
Ever throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ever shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ever shoots in but no luck this time.
Greatest Ever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a low kick but Ever avoids it.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ever counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Ever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ever lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas moves forwards but Ever connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ever bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Ever misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ever is defended easily by Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greatest Ever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ever lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Ever misses with a two punch combination.
Ever throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ever makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thomas really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Ever catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ever is defended easily by Thomas.
Ever is breathing heavily.
Ever misses with a double jab.
Ever swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ever.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Ever moved out of range nicely.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ever.
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thomas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Thomas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thomas cracks Ever with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Thomas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ever takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thomas is chipping away with strikes.
Ever throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ever is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thomas is controlling him well.
Thomas lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Ever's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thomas landing strikes.
Ever is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ever is trying to work for a sweep but Thomas has mounted him!
You get the feeling that Ever really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ever tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ever is trying to escape the mount.
Thomas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ever is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ever tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas lands a heavy elbow.
Ever sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ever misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thomas working over Ever with some ground and pound. Ever looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ever is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
Thomas working Ever over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
Ever pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Ever's hands, connecting with Ever's forehead.
Ever punching from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Ever misses.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ever sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ever throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ever wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas working Ever over with strikes.
Ever trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darrell Thomas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ever checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Greatest Ever is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ever counters with a two punch combo.
Ever misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Ever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Ever.
Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ever trying to control from the bottom.
Ever pushes Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Ever.
Ever fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ever counters with a thumping low kick.
Ever shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ever's guard now.
Ever 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ever is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Ever working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Ever is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ever tries to strike from the bottom.
Thomas is working Ever over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ever wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Ever is trying to keep Thomas in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Ever with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a single leg into guard. Ever didn't expect that.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Ever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ever has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ever swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darrell Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas cracks Ever with a solid left hand.
Ever wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Ever 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ever wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Thomas.
Ever is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Ever's hands, connecting with Ever's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crunch! Ever slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Ever moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Ever misses with a double jab.
Ever looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Ever misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Ever counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ever doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greatest Ever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas won't allow Ever to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ever looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ever tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Ever.
Ever tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Ever will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ever has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ever's guard now.
Thomas stands up over Ever, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Ever is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas pushing down on Ever's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thomas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thomas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas prevents Ever from standing back up.
Ever wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Ever dodges it nicely.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Ever's hands, connecting with Ever's forehead.
Thomas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ever!
Thomas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ever bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas wriggles free and stands up.
Darrell Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ever circles away quickly and effectively.
Ever swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ever shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greatest Ever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ever wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ever is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Ever 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stays in close to Ever's body and controls the position.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Ever keeps moving.
Thomas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ever kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ever lands a head kick!
Ever avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ever lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Ever misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a single leg into guard. Ever didn't expect that.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ever swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas won't allow Ever to get back to his feet.
Ever controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ever trying to strike off his back.
Greatest Ever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ever can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Thomas!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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