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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Orvokki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delano Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen New York as his entrance music. 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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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 New York, Kullervo Orvokki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delano Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orvokki scores with a decent looking hook.
Orvokki has a takedown stuffed.
Orvokki misses with a combination
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orvokki's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thompson controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orvokki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Orvokki is retaining full guard.
Orvokki wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Orvokki wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orvokki looking to control.
Orvokki wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvokki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Orvokki!
Orvokki can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson grinds an elbow into Orvokki's temple.
Orvokki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Orvokki wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is dominant here and he's now got Orvokki's back!
Thompson working for the choke.
Thompson tries to keep control of the position but Orvokki is staying busy.
Orvokki avoids the strikes from Thompson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson tightening his grip on Orvokki, looking for the choke.
Thompson tries to keep control of the position but Orvokki is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Thompson.
Thompson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orvokki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thompson scores with punches from the back.
Orvokki trying to get back to his feet but Thompson is in full control for now.
Thompson controlling well, preventing Orvokki from escaping the position.
Thompson is looking to control Orvokki but Orvokki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Orvokki has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Orvokki up.
Orvokki covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You can see the frustration on Orvokki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orvokki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Orvokki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thompson.
Orvokki tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Thompson.
Thompson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Thompson is working the ground and pound. Can Orvokki escape?
Thompson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Orvokki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Orvokki trying to control the hands but Thompson won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orvokki holding both Thompson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Orvokki is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to keep control of the position but Orvokki is staying busy.
Orvokki just trying to survive but Thompson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Thompson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Thompson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Will Thompson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orvokki holding both Thompson 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delano Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orvokki throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orvokki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orvokki closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson drags the fight down to the ground.
Orvokki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orvokki throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Delano Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orvokki being controlled here, momentarily.
Orvokki is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Orvokki.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvokki controlling the position for now.
Thompson is pressing down on Orvokki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orvokki is holding on for now.
Orvokki pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
Thompson is keen to just control but Orvokki is a slippery customer.
Orvokki is trying to stand up here but Thompson is controlling him well.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orvokki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Orvokki dodges it nicely.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson avoids the attempt from Orvokki to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson trying to control but Orvokki is having none of it.
Thompson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Orvokki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thompson controlling from side mount.
Thompson wants to control but Orvokki is keeping him busy.
Orvokki is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Orvokki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orvokki holds on to Thompson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Orvokki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson working away.
Orvokki is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Orvokki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orvokki pushes Thompson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thompson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thompson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Orvokki to his feet.
Orvokki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orvokki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delano Thompson 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! This is the final round!
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Orvokki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Orvokki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orvokki wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Orvokki tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Orvokki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orvokki is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orvokki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Delano Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Orvokki missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Orvokki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Orvokki which made him look bad.
Orvokki loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
A punch combination from Orvokki misses.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orvokki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orvokki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orvokki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Orvokki misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson counters with a big head kick but Orvokki shrugs it off.
Thompson feints and as Orvokki raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orvokki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orvokki is trying to hold Thompson in close to prevent damage but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orvokki is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control. Orvokki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orvokki is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Orvokki defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Orvokki throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Orvokki tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Orvokki fights it but they end up in guard.
Orvokki is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Orvokki.
Orvokki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson is taking a breather. Orvokki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orvokki is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Orvokki tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson throwing shots but Orvokki is blocking nicely.
Thompson prevents Orvokki from improving his position.
Thompson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Orvokki throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orvokki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Orvokki's guard.
Orvokki wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Orvokki is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Orvokki keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Delano Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orvokki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Orvokki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delano Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delano Thompson!
A very excited looking Delano Thompson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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