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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lavern Haney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiscrow Ganer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiscrow Ganer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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177 lbs
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210 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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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, Lavern Haney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wiscrow Ganer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Haney misses with a shot to the body
and Ganer counters with a series of strikes. Haney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ganer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haney with a poor takedown
and Ganer counters with a left and a right that stings Haney.
Haney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haney looks for a takedown but Ganer sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haney tries for a takedown but Ganer circles away easily
and Ganer counters with a series of strikes. Haney will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lavern Haney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ganer counters with a series of strikes. Haney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ganer was covering up waiting for the punch and Haney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ganer trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ganer's guard.
Haney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haney stands and steps away. Ganer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Haney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ganer defends well and Haney ends up having to push Ganer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ganer. No joy for Haney on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ganer counters with a three punch combo that has Haney backing up. Haney nods at Ganer to acknowledge the strikes.
Haney throws a body shot but no joy.
Ganer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ganer to the ground. Haney is now in Ganer's guard.
Haney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haney content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganer wants to sweep here but Haney controlling him for the moment.
Ganer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haney throwing strikes from guard but Ganer blocks nicely.
Haney stands up from Ganer's guard - Haney perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haney has his takedown stuffed
and Ganer counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiscrow Ganer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ganer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Haney darts in looking for a takedown but Ganer gets double underhooks and turns Haney into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ganer counters with a series of strikes. Haney will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lavern Haney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haney looks to clinch
and Ganer counters with a series of strikes. Haney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haney scores with a takedown into Ganer's guard.
Haney throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ganer being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haney gets to his feet - Ganer follows without any prompting.
Haney shoots in for a takedown but Ganer shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Ganer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ganer counters with a series of strikes. Haney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haney fails with the takedown
and Ganer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haney somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ganer gets caught napping as Haney dives in and scores a takedown. Ganer manages to retain guard.
Haney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haney throws a head kick that misses
and Ganer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiscrow Ganer 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Haney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ganer to the mat! Ganer manages to get full guard.
Haney drops back looking for a leg! Ganer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ganer manages to kick Haney off! Haney jumps back into Ganer's guard.
Haney stands up from Ganer's guard - Haney perhaps looking for a knockout.
Haney has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganer lands an elbow that stopped Haney in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Lavern Haney has been cut.
Haney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ganer is keeping busy.
Haney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haney is rocked!
Ganer misses with some punches.
Oh Haney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ganer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ganer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganer swings wildly with an uppercut but Haney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haney tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganer avoids the damage to the body.
Haney blocks an uppercut.
Haney is trying to push Ganer away but Ganer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ganer misses with some punches.
Haney blocking some punches.
Ganer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ganer fails to land.
Haney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ganer has him pressed against the cage.
Ganer lands an elbow inside that Haney shrugs off.
Ganer working aggressively here.
Ganer has a couple of punches blocked by Haney.
Ganer swings wildly with an uppercut but Haney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ganer has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Haney - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ganer, and another! Haney is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wiscrow Ganer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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