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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Claydon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Valhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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180 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Claydon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Valhall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valhall shoots for a double leg takedown but Claydon sprawls well. He's pushed Valhall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valhall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valhall fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Claydon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Valhall.
Claydon checks a leg kick nicely.
Claydon stuffs the takedown.
Claydon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valhall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valhall tries for a takedown but Claydon manages to get underhooks.
Valhall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Claydon stays in close to Valhall's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claydon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claydon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valhall is keeping the position for now.
Claydon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valhall trying to keep a closed guard but Claydon is proving a slippery customer.
Claydon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Claydon lands a couple of elbows.
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.
Claydon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Claydon.
Claydon has his takedown stuffed
and Valhall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Claydon's guard.
Valhall trying to control but Claydon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claydon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claydon tries to get out of the position.
Claydon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valhall is one step ahead there.
Claydon has Valhall pulled in close to control his posture.
Valhall trying to control but Claydon is working from the bottom.
Valhall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Claydon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valhall has Claydon in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valhall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valhall looks gassed!
Claydon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor Valhall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Claydon swats away the attempt to clinch by Valhall.
Valhall shoots and misses
and Claydon counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Claydon.
Claydon scores with a takedown into Valhall's guard.
Claydon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Claydon pushing down on Valhall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claydon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Claydon tries to pass to full mount but Valhall defends it.
Claydon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Claydon prevents Valhall from improving his position.
Claydon trying to mount his opponent but Valhall defends it.
Valhall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valhall wants to control the position but Claydon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Valhall is breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Claydon stalling.
Claydon moves into full mount! Valhall won't be happy about that!
Claydon lands a big elbow.
Claydon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claydon is landing with some decent strikes but Valhall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claydon looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mark Claydon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Valhall clinches but Claydon breaks the clinch
and Claydon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valhall!
Claydon controlling the pace for now.
Claydon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Claydon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Valhall wants to clinch
and Claydon counters with a single leg into guard. Valhall didn't expect that.
Claydon wants to pass the guard but Valhall is keeping the position.
Claydon passes Valhall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claydon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Claydon wants to pass to mount but Valhall is defending the position.
Claydon stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Claydon.
Claydon scores a takedown into full mount!
Claydon controlling the position easily from mount.
Valhall is looking to get to half guard.
Claydon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Valhall working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valhall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claydon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valhall is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claydon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claydon landing shots from mount.
Claydon content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Claydon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valhall for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mark Claydon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Valhall fails with the takedown
and Claydon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Claydon.
Claydon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Claydon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valhall wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Claydon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Claydon 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Claydon!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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