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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Wasshammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muana Shylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasshammar comes to the cage accompanied by Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On. Thor Wasshammar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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178 cm
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182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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186 cm
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Wasshammar! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muana Shylo! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shylo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wasshammar slips a jab and a cross from Shylo.
Wasshammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Shylo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Shylo throws a chopping leg kick but Wasshammar manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wasshammar looks to land a combination but Shylo avoids it well. Muana Shylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shylo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wasshammar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shylo. A slow jab from Shylo misses its intended target. Shylo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shylo tries to clinch and Wasshammar counters by clinching up. Wasshammar breaks the clinch.
Shylo throws a nice looking combination but Wasshammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shylo with a poor takedown and Wasshammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wasshammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shylo misses with a takedown and Wasshammar counters by moving into the clinch. Thor Wasshammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muana Shylo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shylo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wasshammar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Shylo is looking to take this one to the mat. Still in the clinch, Wasshammar scores with a nice short uppercut. Wasshammar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Shylo is working for takedown but Wasshammar is calmly controlling the position for now. Shylo tries for a takedown but Wasshammar manages to get underhooks.
Wasshammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wasshammar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shylo looks winded! Wasshammar works on Shylo's body with a couple of short punches. A shot in the inside from Wasshammar. Still in the clinch, Wasshammar scores with a nice short uppercut. Wasshammar gets underhooks to prevent Shylo's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shylo blocks a body shot from Wasshammar. Shylo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wasshammar is defending well. Wasshammar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shylo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wasshammar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wasshammar. This has been an exciting period of action! Shylo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wasshammar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wasshammar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shylo is trying to keep an underhook but Wasshammar manages to get the takedown into half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Wasshammar prevents Shylo from improving his position. Still in half guard, Wasshammar seems content to control. Wasshammar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Shylo tries to get to full guard but Wasshammar has control of the leg. Wasshammar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wasshammar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shylo moves into full guard.
Wasshammar trying to control but Shylo is working from the bottom. Shylo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wasshammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasshammar scoring with punches to the head and body. Shylo is looking to stand back up but Wasshammar counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shylo. Wasshammar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Wasshammar trying to control from half guard but Shylo is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shylo gets back to full guard.
Shylo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasshammar has picked Shylo up and slammed him! Shylo can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasshammar manages to pass to side control! Shylo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wasshammar is controlling him well. Wasshammar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wasshammar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wasshammar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Wasshammar staying calm. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shylo is looking to regain half guard here but Wasshammar keeps moving and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wasshammar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wasshammar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A swing and a miss from Wasshammar. Shylo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Shylo shoots in for a double leg but Wasshammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wasshammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shylo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasshammar. Wasshammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shylo moves away. Shylo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Shylo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shylo has his takedown stuffed and Wasshammar counters with a straight right hand. Thor Wasshammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muana Shylo. Shylo fails with the takedown and Wasshammar counters with a one-two to the body. Shylo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wasshammar was covering up waiting for the punch and Shylo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wasshammar striking off his back. Shylo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wasshammar controls Shylo momentarily but Shylo frees himself. Shylo is looking to stand up but Wasshammar won't let him. Shylo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wasshammar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shylo, into his guard. Shylo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wasshammar stacks Shylo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wasshammar! Shylo is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wasshammar is putting a hurting on Shylo here, landing some big shots from side control. Wasshammar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Shylo manages to get back to half guard. Wasshammar prevents Shylo from improving his position. Wasshammar trying to control from half guard but Shylo is working away. Shylo looking for submissions off his back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shylo has hold of Wasshammar's hands but Wasshammar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wasshammar trying to control the action but Shylo is working from the bottom. Shylo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wasshammar is nestled in close to Shylo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shylo looking for submissions off his back. Shylo tries to roll over but Wasshammar keeps him under control. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wasshammar lands with a punch from half guard. Wasshammar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Shylo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wasshammar works his way into side control. Wasshammar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shylo to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wasshammar landing strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shylo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Shylo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shylo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shylo is working for a kimura but Wasshammar is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wasshammar trying to control but Shylo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wasshammar dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wasshammar rushes Shylo and presses him up against the cage. Wasshammar breaks from the clinch.
Wasshammar missing with a left hand there. Shylo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shylo tries for a takedown but Wasshammar circles away easily and Wasshammar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shylo's guard. Wasshammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasshammar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wasshammar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Shylo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shylo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wasshammar trying to control but Shylo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wasshammar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shylo's head. Wasshammar distracts Shylo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wasshammar wants to control from the top but Shylo keeps moving. Wasshammar cracks Shylo with a solid left hand. Wasshammar wants to control from the top but Shylo keeps moving. Wasshammar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Shylo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasshammar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasshammar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wasshammar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shylo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasshammar has managed to get both his arms back between Shylo's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wasshammar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shylo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wasshammar chips away with some ground and pound. Wasshammar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wasshammar is stalling in the full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wasshammar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shylo's head. Shylo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wasshammar wants to control from the top but Shylo keeps moving. Wasshammar is standing up over Shylo. Shylo looks to escape but Wasshammar dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shylo seems a little lost for a moment, as Wasshammar dominates the positioning. Shylo is looking to regain half guard here but Wasshammar keeps moving and retains side control. Wasshammar grinds an elbow into Shylo's temple. Wasshammar landing a few strikes. Wasshammar lands an elbow. Shylo is trying to improve his position. Wasshammar is looking to take a break and control but Shylo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Shylo tries to bench press Wasshammar off him but Wasshammar keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thor Wasshammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wasshammar looks up at the clock and then as Shylo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wasshammar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wasshammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shylo keeps working. Wasshammar working the ground and pound from side control. Wasshammar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shylo some visible discomfort.
Wasshammar lands a few punches from side control. Shylo looking for a sweep but Wasshammar has passed into full mount! Oh no! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shylo is squirming around, avoiding Wasshammar's attempts to control the action. Shylo working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wasshammar clearly takes that round. 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.
Shylo shoots in and drives through. Wasshammar sprawls well. Wasshammar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shylo staying out of range there. Wasshammar throws a hook but Shylo avoids it easily. Shylo fails with the takedown and Wasshammar counters with a shoot takedown. Shylo fights it but they end up in guard. Wasshammar wants to control from the top but Shylo keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wasshammar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Wasshammar won't allow Shylo to get back to his feet. Wasshammar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shylo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wasshammar has managed to get both his arms back between Shylo's legs - danger averted. Shylo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Shylo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wasshammar escapes and throws Shylo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Shylo taking a bit of punishment here - Wasshammar scoring with strikes. Wasshammar advances nicely into full mount. Wasshammar lands with some strikes. Wasshammar looking to finish Shylo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shylo! Wasshammar lands a big shot there that rocks Shylo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shylo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasshammar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shylo hang on?
Shylo is rocked! Wasshammar drops a big elbow. That's hurt Shylo! More shots from Wasshammar and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Wasshammar! Thor Wasshammar retains his welterweight title!
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hype
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