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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 36
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Al As throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Al As with a series of wild strikes but Al As uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al As is looking to counter punch.
Al As misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al As.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
Al As thuds his right hand into Jefferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al As seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al As chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Al As is just out of range.
Jefferson jabs at Al As's body.
Al As is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Al As scores with a hook.
Jefferson throws a jab when Al As was well out of range.
Al As half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Al As.
Jefferson lands a head shot.
Geoff Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al As throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jefferson! But no joy.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jefferson has knocked Al As down with a huge combo! Jefferson steps away and waves a wobbly Al As back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Amr Al As has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al As staying out of range there.
Al As scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Al As connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Al As catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
Al As tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Al As finds it's target.
Al As showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Al As gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al As throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jefferson takes a swing at Al As's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jefferson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al As.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al As.
Al As was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and Al As counters with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jefferson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al As throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a body shot
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Al As ducked under it nicely.
Al As cracks Jefferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al As lands the left hand.#T4#
Jefferson takes a swing at Al As's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Jefferson misses
and Al As counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al As tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al As scores with a nice right hand.
Al As moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al As lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al As displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Jefferson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amr Al As's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Al As counters with a nice leg kick.
Al As throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al As slips a jab and a cross from Jefferson.
Al As finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Al As.
Al As scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Al As to counter with a crisp jab.
Al As tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Jab, jab by Al As - just one landing.
Al As missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jefferson misses with a jab to the body
and Al As counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al As thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al As thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Al As is looking to counter punch.
Al As lands a nice shot that snaps Jefferson's head back.
Al As bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.
Al As is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferson throws a jab when Al As was well out of range.
That kick from Al As tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amr Al As is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al As misses with a hook.#T3#
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al As throws a big counter combination but Jefferson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jefferson thuds his right hand into Al As's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al As lands a leg kick that knocks Jefferson off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Al As. Those never looked like landing.
Al As uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Al As is looking to counter punch.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Al As counters with a nice uppercut.
Al As takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jefferson misses the body punch
and Al As counters with a good, hard body kick but Jefferson shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al As lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jefferson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jefferson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Jefferson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Ass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al As swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
Al As misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Jefferson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al As jabs Jefferson right on the nose. Jefferson blinks but takes it well.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al As.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Al As counters with a stiff right hand.
Al As with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amr Al As's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.
Al As appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Al As counters with a stiff right hand.
Al As throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al As jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Jefferson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jefferson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al As connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Al As catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
Al As is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAl As.
Al As lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Jefferson throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
Al As misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al As lands a head kick!
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al As connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Al As does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Al As saw that one coming.
Al As is looking to counter punch.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Al As was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Jefferson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jefferson takes a swing at Al As's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jefferson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al As throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
Al As thows a leg kick but Jefferson checks it
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Al As connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jefferson's hands.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson defending well as Al As loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Jefferson swings for the body but Al As moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jefferson finds it's target.
Al As missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Al As throws a big counter combination but Jefferson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al As throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al As lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Al As misses with a low kick.
Jefferson defending well as Al As loads up on a big left hand.
Al As misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al As with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al As staying out of range there.
Al As ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
A little feinted left hand from Al As on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al As chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al As.
Al As jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Amr Al As's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Al As tries to land a body kick
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Al As is just out of range.
Nice shot by Al As.
Al As throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al As counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Al As to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al As counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al As circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Al As misses with a looping left.
Al As keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al As throws a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and Al As counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al As connects with a jab.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
Jefferson walks into a jab.
Jefferson is still on wobbly legs! Can Al As finish him?
Jefferson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Al As gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amr Al As!
Amr Al As retains his welterweight title!
Amr Al As decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 28
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Maximov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maximov is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson tries to buck Maximov off but Maximov is having none of it.
Jefferson struggling a bit here.
Maximov lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jefferson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maximov trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away. #T1#
Maximov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jefferson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maximov working away.#SUB2#
Maximov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maximov wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Maximov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Maximov is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.
Maximov trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away. #T3##SU2#
Maximov stands up.
Maximov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maximov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that Maximov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maximov misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Maximov has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
Jefferson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximov.
Ivan Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Maximov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov wants to take a breather but Jefferson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura but Jefferson is defending well.
Jefferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximov on the ground.
Maximov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jefferson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Maximov is working for a kimura but Jefferson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Maximov in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maximov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Maximov's cut.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maximov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maximov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jefferson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jefferson. Beautiful body shot.
Maximov has a takedown stuffed.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Maximov shakes it off.
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Maximov with that takedown attempt.
Maximov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geoff Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Maximov.
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!
Maximov darts in trying to clinch
and Jefferson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivan Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Maximov needs to keep his hands up - Jefferson had a free shot at his head there.
Jefferson lands a glancing blow to the side of Maximov's head.
Jefferson lands with a nice body punch.
Maximov is breathing heavily.
Jefferson punishes Maximov's body with a nice straight punch.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maximov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jefferson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jefferson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Maximov tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson is leaning against Maximov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Jefferson finds it's target.#ROC#
Maximov is rocked!#T2#
and Jefferson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Maximov! He's just covering up as Jefferson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoff Jefferson!
Geoff Jefferson is the new welterweight champion!
Geoff Jefferson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 25
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Al As scores with a sloppy right hand. Jefferson should have avoided that one.
Al As ducks right into an uppercut from Jefferson.
Al As steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson thuds his right hand into Al As's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al As fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jefferson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al As at a distance.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al As manages to avoid it.
Jefferson looks to land a combination. Al As sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al As tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Jefferson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson misses with a combination
and Al As counters with a good low kick that Jefferson was not able to check. #T1#
A lazy left from Al As finds it's target.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Al As makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jefferson sizes up Al As with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jefferson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jefferson throws a hook but Al As blocks it.
Jefferson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al As slips under a jab.
Al As feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Al As.#T2#
Al As displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Al As looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Al As is just out of range.
Al As walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jefferson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Jefferson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al As displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Al As displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Al As is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al As counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al As takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Jefferson punishes Al As's body with a nice straight punch.
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.
Geoff Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson scores with a jab.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Al As.
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al As circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Al As.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Al As with a series of wild strikes but Al As uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Al As.
Jefferson clobbers Al As with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al As plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Al As ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Al As moved out of range.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al As blocks a jab.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al As takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Jefferson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Jefferson does it's job there.
Al As has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al As scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson scores with the left hand. Al As knows he should have avoided that one.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al As throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al As can do to turn this around?
Jefferson scores with a jab. Al As acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jefferson has managed to clinch.
Al As lands with a left to the head.
Al As's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Al As takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jefferson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Al As misses with the head strike.
Al As prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jefferson on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Al As fails to land. #BC2#
Al As breaks the clinch.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al As.
A punch lands to the side of Al As 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jefferson scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Jefferson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Al As is rocked!
Al As bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al As is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al As was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Al As seems to have recovered his senses.
Al As has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
Al As ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al As swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al As with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Jefferson lands a big uppercut and Al As crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Al As looks OK. Jefferson waves Al As back to his feet!
Al As looks to land a left hand but Jefferson moved out of range nicely.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al As.
Al As uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.#T3#
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al As misses with a jab to the body
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jefferson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al As counters with a nice uppercut.
Al As lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body. Al As takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Al As throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Jefferson misses its target.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy right hand. Al As should have avoided that one.
Jefferson tests Al As's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Al As moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Al As uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al As throws out a counter right but Jefferson avoids it with no problem.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al As.
Geoff Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al As avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jefferson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jefferson stuns Al As with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Al As slips the punch.
Al As throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Jefferson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Al As misses. #CL#
Jefferson has Al As up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson digs a right hand underneath Al As's ribcage. Al As let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al As has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Al As is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al As wants to break free but Jefferson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al As wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Al As is trying to push Jefferson away but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jefferson lands with a short shot to the head.
Al As misses with some punches.
Al As working aggressively here.
Jefferson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al As backwards. #BC2#
Al As manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Al As throws a fast counter high kick but Jefferson manages to duck under it in time.#KD#
Jefferson drops Al As with a beautiful combination! Al As stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jefferson is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al As misses with a straight left.
Al As takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jefferson swings for the body but Al As moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Al As on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amr Al As has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geoff Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Al As throws a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Al As uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson lands a jab to Al As's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Jefferson blocks the low kick.
Jefferson lands a body shot.
Al As misses with a right hand
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Al As throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Al As manages to avoid it.
Al As bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.#T3#
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Al As is out of range.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al As throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson misses with a hook
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
Al As misses with a lunging right hand
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jefferson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al As takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al As takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Al As misses with a left hand
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Al As uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Al As uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al As has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al As there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al As's hands.
Jefferson moves out of range of the leg kick from Al As.
Jefferson lands a nice shot that snaps Al As's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoff Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jefferson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoff Jefferson!
A pretty intense looking Geoff Jefferson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 23
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogdanas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogdanas moves away.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Bogdanas avoids nicely.
Jefferson thuds his right hand into Bogdanas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bogdanas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Bogdanas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogdanas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bogdanas looks to throw a body kick
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jefferson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogdanas walks into a straight right hand from Jefferson.#T1#
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogdanas.
Jefferson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bogdanas counters with a one-two to the body.
Jefferson lands with a nice body punch.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogdanas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogdanas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jefferson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jefferson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Bogdanas has managed to clinch.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogdanas backwards. #T2#
Bogdanas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Jefferson.
Bogdanas working hard to break the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jefferson on the inside.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Bogdanas's head.
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogdanass head.
Jefferson is stalling here.
Jefferson effectively controlling the action here.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.#T3#
Bogdanas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferson.
Bogdanas can't break the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bogdanas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Bogdanas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jefferson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogdanas.
A short left from Jefferson.
Bogdanas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bogdanas up against the cage.#T4#
Bogdanas tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferson.
Bogdanas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bogdanas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Bogdanas can't break the clinch.
Bogdanas is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Bogdanas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Jefferson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bogdanas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Bogdanas is looking for the big counter here.
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogdanas's hands.
Jefferson is looking to wear down Bogdanas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Bogdanas ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Bogdanas.
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Bogdanas moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Bogdanas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bogdanas shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferson tries to sprawl out of it but Bogdanas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geoff Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson stuns Bogdanas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Jefferson. Those never looked like landing.
As Jefferson backs off Bogdanas throws a huge counter combo but Jefferson manages to avoid it all.
Jefferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogdanas.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogdanas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws a right hand that Bogdanas ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogdanas also avoids with ease.
Jefferson takes a swing at Bogdanas's ribcage but misses.
Bogdanas wants to counter with a clinch but Jefferson pushes him away.
Bogdanas slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Bogdanas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denisas Bogdanas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Jefferson lands a big right hand that sends Bogdanas crashing to the mat! Jefferson stays standing though and waves Bogdanas back to his feet!#ROC#
Bogdanas is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogdanas is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogdanas misses with a takedown attempt
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogdanas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Geoff Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogdanas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogdanas seems to have recovered his senses.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
Jefferson clobbers Bogdanas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Bogdanas avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Bogdanas dives in and grabs Jefferson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes down on Bogdanas's head and hops out.
Geoff Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denisas Bogdanas.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson drops Bogdanas with a naaaaasty hook - Bogdanas is in real trouble here! Jefferson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoff Jefferson!
A determined Geoff Jefferson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Denisas Bogdanas had this to say: 'Sorry'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Vogelo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Vogelo closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body.
Jefferson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vogelo's elbow.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vogelo backwards.
Jefferson lands a right hand.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Vogelo's head. #T1#
Jefferson lands a left hand.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson gets through Vogelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jefferson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vogelo.#T2#
Vogelo goes for a takedown attempt but Jefferson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vogelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jefferson tests Vogelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Vogelo slams his shin into Jefferson's torso.
Vogelo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vogelo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Vogelo is rocked!
Geoff Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vogelo.
Oh Vogelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Vogelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vogelo.
Vogelo seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Jefferson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vogelo sprawling to the canvas! Vogelo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jefferson finish him?!
Vogelo wants to clinch.
Crack! Jefferson connects with the perfect overhand right and Vogelo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jefferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geoff Jefferson!
A pretty intense looking Geoff Jefferson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Jonas Vogelo was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good fight man'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Buchanan tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Buchanan tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
Jefferson lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Buchanan.#T1##KD2#
Jefferson sends Buchanan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jefferson is motioning to the referee to let Buchanan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Buchanan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Buchanan has been cut.
Buchanan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jefferson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Geoff Jefferson!
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