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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denisas Bogdanas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdanas has chosen nirvana as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geoff Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denisas Bogdanas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Bogdanas has managed to clinch.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogdanas backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Jefferson lands a big right hand that sends Bogdanas crashing to the mat! Jefferson stays standing though and waves Bogdanas back to his feet!
Bogdanas is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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