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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Linewood throws out a loose jab but Halverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halverson feints the counter takedown.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Halverson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Linewood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Linewood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Linewood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halverson.
Linewood is looking to clinch.
Linewood connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linewood. That's going to slow Halverson down. #CL#
Linewood moves into range and clinches up with Halverson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Linewood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Linewood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Linewood scores with a hook to the body.
Halverson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shock Linewood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Linewood lands a nice uppercut.
Linewood pushes Halverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Linewood lands with a left to the head.
Linewood tries to work over Halverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood tries to pull guard but Halverson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Linewood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Linewood lands with a right to the head.
Linewood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Linewood gets control of Halverson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Linewood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Halverson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halverson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson keeps trying to improve his position.
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Halverson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Linewood's head.#T2#
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Linewood keeps moving.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halverson trying to control but Linewood is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Linewood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halverson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halverson trying to control but Linewood is working from the bottom.
Halverson cracks Linewood with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Linewood throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Halverson escapes and throws Linewood's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halverson moves into full mount!
Halverson with a couple of short strikes.
Linewood is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Linewood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Linewood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Halverson trying to control but Linewood is having none of it.
Linewood is bucking up trying to escape but Halverson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson wants to control the pace but Linewood is squirming around nicely.
Halverson controlling from mount.
Halverson trying to control but Linewood is having none of it.
Linewood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shock Linewood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halverson punishes Linewood's body with a nice straight punch.
Halverson moves out of range as Linewood strikes.
Halverson ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Halverson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Linewood works the jab nicely.
Linewood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halverson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Linewood thuds his right hand into Halverson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Linewood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Linewood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halverson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Linewood.
A little feinted left hand from Linewood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Linewood misses with a leg kick
and Halverson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Halverson. No joy for Linewood on that attempt.
Shock Linewood is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Linewood closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Linewood lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Linewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Linewood gets a clinch.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halverson tries to circle away but Linewood has him pinned against the cage.
Halverson fails to pull guard.
Linewood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around?
Linewood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Linewood leaning against his opponent.
Halverson has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
#TD#
Linewood drags the fight down to the ground.
Halverson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halverson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Linewood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halverson is one step ahead there.
Thatcher Halverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Linewood keeps moving.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linewood looking for a sweep. Not yet Linewood, not yet.
Halverson forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Halverson drops an elbow to the side of Linewood's head.
Halverson is trying to control the action in half guard but Linewood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Linewood won't allow Halverson to pass to mount.
Linewood gets full guard.#SUB#
Linewood looking for a guillotine here but Halverson defends easily.
Linewood wants to sweep here but Halverson controlling him for the moment.
Halverson cracks Linewood with a solid left hand.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Linewood keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Halverson scoring with some ground and pound.
Linewood has momentary wrist control but Halverson slips an elbow through the middle.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Linewood is retaining full guard.
Linewood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halverson controls the pace.
Halverson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Linewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halverson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shock Linewood will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halverson tries to clinch up but Linewood circles away and keeps his distance.
Linewood misses with an uppercut. Halverson saw that one coming.
Halverson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Halverson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Linewood.
Linewood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halverson.
Linewood throws a series of punches but Halverson moves out of range.
Linewood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linewood connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Halverson counters with a takedown into side control.
Linewood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linewood keeps working.
Linewood can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Halverson trying to control the action but Linewood is working from the bottom.
Halverson advances to full mount.
Halverson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Linewood hang on?
Linewood is looking to improve his position but Halverson isn't that keen on the idea.
Linewood tries to hold on but Halverson pushes him away.
Halverson lands with some strikes.
Linewood bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Halverson trying to keep a closed guard but Linewood is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Linewood slips nicely into half guard.
Halverson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halverson.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Linewood controlling him for the moment.
Linewood is working Halverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Halverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Linewood defends it easily.
Linewood looking to pass the guard.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Linewood's guard. #REVB##T3#
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linewood is keeping the position for now.
Linewood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linewood is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Linewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linewood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halverson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Halverson controls Linewood momentarily but Linewood frees himself.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Linewood controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Linewood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Linewood working the head and body with strikes.
Linewood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halverson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halverson trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linewood wants to control but Halverson is keeping him busy.
Shock Linewood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halverson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thatcher Halverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Linewood 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock Linewood!
Shock Linewood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Thatcher Halverson spoke after the fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 4840 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2369 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daniel Brown had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halverson drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown is trying to trip Halverson. He has hold of a leg but Halverson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Halverson
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halverson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Halverson
Halverson is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (2) Halverson
Halverson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but Halverson doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Halverson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Halverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (4) Halverson
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halverson defends it easily.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown has Halverson pulled in close to control his posture.
Halverson looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (4) Halverson
Halverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Halverson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (4) Halverson
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halverson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (4) Halverson
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Halverson regains half guard.
Halverson tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Halverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halverson working a defensive guard here.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown won't allow Halverson to sweep him here.
Halverson working a defensive guard here.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (14) vs (6) Halverson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Halverson defends easily.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Halverson is proving a slippery customer.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (16) vs (6) Halverson
Halverson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown wants to control from the top but Halverson keeps moving.
Halverson can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halverson trying to control but Brown postures up.
Halverson wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (19) vs (6) Halverson
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halverson is holding on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halverson gets back to half guard.
Halverson tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Halverson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Halverson is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Brown has latched onto it... Big trouble! Brown pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Halverson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Brown!
Our winner, Daniel Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Thatcher Halverson was interviewed post fight and said 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4357 p4p, 423 weight class) and Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2355 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamland circles away.
Tamland swats away the attempt to clinch by Halverson.
Tamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamland somewhat.
Tamland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halverson defends it nicely.
Halverson tries to clinch there but Tamland circles away.
Halverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Halverson
Tamland working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Halverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Tamland is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Halverson
Tamland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halverson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamland tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Tamland defending well.
Halverson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
Halverson forces his way into half guard.
Tamland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to pass to full mount but Tamland defends it.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halverson seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Tamland wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halverson wants to pass to mount but Tamland is defending the position.
Halverson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (8) Halverson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tamland's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson is still trying to improve position.
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halverson's best efforts.
Tamland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Halverson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamland is just riding it out for now. Halverson eventually gives up the hold.
Tamland looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Tamland is trying to maintain the position but Halverson is very close to passing his half guard.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Tamland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (11) Halverson
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halverson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tamland regains half guard.
Halverson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (14) Halverson
Tamland working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (14) Halverson
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halverson trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Halverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Halverson, not yet.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halverson is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halverson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamland has managed to get both his arms back between Halverson's legs - danger averted.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Halverson is keeping the position.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (16) Halverson
Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tamland looking for subs off his back but Halverson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halverson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Tamland is defending well.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is working hard here to advance position.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland moves into full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson postures up.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (2) vs (19) Halverson
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halverson's best efforts.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tamland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (2) vs (22) Halverson
Tamland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halverson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but Halverson has control of the leg.
Tamland gets back to full guard.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamland, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland wants to sweep here but Halverson controlling him for the moment.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself.
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tamland wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamland has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is looking for a kimura but Tamland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halverson to get the leverage.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
Halverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamland defends it well.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halverson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (4) vs (22) Halverson
And that's the end of the fight!
Halverson wins on points by 22 to 4.
As Thatcher Halverson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Diaz (ranked 16255 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halverson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fernando Diaz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Fernando Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halverson takes the fight into the clinch.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz pulls Halverson into guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Halverson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halverson wants to advance to full mount but Diaz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halverson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working for a triangle but Halverson defends it easily.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halverson trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (0) vs (2) Diaz
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz won't allow Halverson to sweep him here.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halverson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halverson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (2) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Halverson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halverson slips nicely into half guard.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Halverson is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halverson in particular looking to stall.
Halverson tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Halverson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halverson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Halverson tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Halverson is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Halverson is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Halverson is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Halverson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Halverson from advancing position.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halverson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (5) vs (2) Diaz
Halverson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halverson (8) vs (2) Diaz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diaz trying to control the action but Halverson just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Halverson not allowing Diaz to control his hands.
Halverson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halverson working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halverson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz tries to roll but Halverson sticks to his back.
Halverson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish.
Halverson is persistently looking for the submission but Diaz is defending it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Diaz staying busy and making it hard for Halverson to control.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Halverson breaks the grip.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz just trying to survive but Halverson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halverson tries to get the hooks in deep but Diaz pushed the leg off.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Halverson keeps control of the position.
Halverson avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control momentarily.
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Halverson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Halverson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diaz just trying to survive but Halverson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halverson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Halverson gets his hands free.
Diaz breaks Halverson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (8) vs (4) Diaz
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halverson keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Halverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (10) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (10) vs (6) Diaz
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Halverson is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Halverson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halverson takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Thatcher Halverson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2263 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 3924 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
Eremeev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halverson (0) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Eremeev controls the position.
Halverson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson regains half guard.
Halverson tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev prevents Halverson from improving his position.
Eremeev is trying to control. Halverson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eremeev controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Halverson 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.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halverson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eremeev is one step ahead there.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Skulls house of pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Halverson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (2) vs (4) Eremeev
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Eremeev defending well.
Eremeev tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson controlling the action here.
Halverson wants to free his trapped foot but Eremeev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is staying active underneath Halverson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev is looking to improve his position.
Halverson uses his free foot to push down on Eremeev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eremeev. Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (5) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev stops Halverson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Eremeev is trying desperately to improve position.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eremeev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halverson controlling the action here.
Eremeev is looking to control Halverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eremeev avoid being mounted?
Eremeev actively working from the bottom here.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Eremeev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halverson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halverson is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Halverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eremeev keeps working.
Halverson is pressing down on Eremeev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eremeev is holding on for now.
Eremeev is staying active underneath Halverson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eremeev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eremeev.
Eremeev looking to control.
Halverson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (8) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson trying to control the position but Eremeev is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking for a sweep.
Halverson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Eremeev regains half guard.
Eremeev trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Halverson moves into full mount! Eremeev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (11) vs (4) Eremeev
Halverson fails to advance to Eremeev's back.
Eremeev is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is controlling an arm, preventing Halverson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Eremeev is working to get back to half guard.
Eremeev prevents Halverson from taking his back.
Halverson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eremeev is looking to escape.
Halverson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halverson (14) vs (4) Eremeev
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Halverson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eremeev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Halverson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halverson's guard. Nice work there by Eremeev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (14) vs (6) Eremeev
Halverson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Halverson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eremeev passes Halverson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halverson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halverson (16) vs (6) Eremeev
Eremeev is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up.
Eremeev keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Eremeev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eremeev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Eremeev's legs - danger averted.
Halverson trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson advances to half guard.
Halverson is trying to control. Eremeev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eremeev won't allow Halverson to pass to mount.
Halverson prevents Eremeev from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halverson moves into full mount! Eremeev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halverson (19) vs (6) Eremeev
Halverson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eremeev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eremeev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eremeev is looking to control Halverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eremeev avoid being mounted?
Halverson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Eremeev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Halverson has cracked it and Eremeev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Halverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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Event:
OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Omarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Halverson counters with a right hand to the body.
Halverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halverson throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jabbar Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Omarov with the counter takedown but Halverson avoids it easily.#TD2#
Omarov dives in and scores a takedown into Halverson's guard.
Halverson keeping full guard, as Omarov tries to pass.
Omarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Omarov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halverson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halverson is trying to keep Omarov in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halverson is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Halverson wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Omarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halverson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Omarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson postures up and lands a big shot to Omarov's brow.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Omarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Omarov is tightening it up a little... Halverson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Halverson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Halverson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Omarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Thatcher Halverson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Event:
OFC 367: Grimson vs Montezuma
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Wowie works over Halverson's head and body with a nice combination.
Halverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Wowie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Halverson will feel that in the morning.
Halverson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wowie thuds his shin into the meat of Halverson's side.
Wowie is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wowie clinches with his opponent.
Wowie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Wowie has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Halverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wowie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halverson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wowie walks away with a smile on his face. Halverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wowie closes the distance and pushes Halverson back into the cage.#BC2#
Wowie breaks from the clinch.
Halverson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halverson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wowie tries to score with a low kick but Halverson moves his leg out of the way.
Wowie blocks a head kick by Halverson.
Wowie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Wowie as he checks the leg kick.
Wowie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wowie is looking to score with low kicks.
Halverson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Halverson moves out of range as Wowie throws a body kick.
Halverson feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Wowie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wowie wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Halverson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halverson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Halverson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wowie keeps Halverson at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the body from Halverson misses
and Wowie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halverson misses with a body shot
and Wowie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Halverson misses with a shot to the body
and Wowie counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Halverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wowie throws a head kick but Halverson moves out of range.
Halverson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halverson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wowie throws a body kick that misses.
Halverson blocks a leg kick.
Wowie swats away the attempt to clinch by Halverson.
Wowie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wowie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Wowie throws a leg kick #TD#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Halverson stops Wowie from standing up.
Halverson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Halverson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wowie is retaining full guard.
Wowie wants to stand and escape but Halverson is having none of it.
Halverson pushing down on Wowie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halverson prevents Wowie from standing back up.
Halverson wants to pass to mount but Wowie is defending the position.
Wowie is looking to escape.
Wowie taking some punishment here, with Halverson in his half guard.
Wowie tries to kick Halverson off but Halverson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Wowie defending well.
Halverson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Wowie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halverson misses with a shot to the body
and Wowie counters with a one-two to the body.
Wowie misses with a looping left.
Halverson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wowie tries to land a leg kick but Halverson saw it coming and moves away.
Halverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick lands from Wowie.
Wowie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Halverson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wowie quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Wowie defending well. #ES2#
Wowie has one foot on Halverson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Halverson digs a good body shot into Wowie's ribs.
Maui Wowie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL2#
Wowie moves into range and clinches up with Halverson.
Wowie stalls.
Wowie is trying to break free.
Wowie is trying to break the clinch but Halverson is controlling him.
Halverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Wowie won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Halverson moves out of range as Wowie throws a body kick.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wowie sprawls and moves away.
Halverson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wowie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halverson.
Halverson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wowie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wowie is just out of range.
Halverson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wowie can pounce on him.
Wowie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wowie misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wowie as Halverson shoots in.
Wowie follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Wowie swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Halverson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Halverson rushes Wowie and presses him up against the cage.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Wowie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Wowie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wowie to keep the fight standing.
Halverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wowie walks away with a smile on his face. Halverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wowie scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Wowie throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Halverson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Halverson is in close to Wowie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Halverson passes Wowie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wowie is trying to stand.
Halverson is trying to control. Wowie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet.
Halverson is trying to control. Wowie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wowie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Wowie defending well.
Halverson wants to control but Wowie is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Wowie kicks Halverson off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Wowie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wowie delivers a nice body kick.
Halverson swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wowie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wowie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Wowie misses.
Halverson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body kick there by Wowie.
Halverson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie misses with a low kick as Halverson jumps back.
Wowie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halverson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wowie doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Wowie pushes Halverson away with a front kick.
Halverson throws out a loose jab but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie throws a series of punches but Halverson avoids them all with ease.
Halverson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wowie throws a body kick that misses
letting Halverson counter with a right hand.
Wowie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wowie throws a combination. Halverson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wowie. That's going to slow Halverson down. #T2#
Halverson tries to score with a low kick but Wowie moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from Wowie tenderised Halverson's leg. Halverson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halverson throws a lazy head kick
and Wowie counters with a straight right hand.
Wowie motions for Halverson to come forward. Wowie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halverson is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wowie, right into the meat.
Halverson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wowie.
Wowie feints a jab promting Halverson to slip. Wowie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Halverson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Halverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wowie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wowie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halverson is looking to wear down Wowie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wowie wants to slow Halverson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wowie connects with a leg kick. Halverson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halverson connects with a high kick.
Wowie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Halverson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wowie avoids the body shot from Halverson.
Wowie throws a leg kick
and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wowie thinking. #T4#
Wowie feints and then cracks Halverson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halverson down.
Wowie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Halverson tries to keep at a distance but Wowie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halverson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Wowie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wowie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halverson is able to avoid easily.
Maui Wowie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Wowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Wowie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wowie 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Wowie!
Our winner, Maui Wowie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Thatcher Halverson spoke after the fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Event:
OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Huia scores with a jab. Halverson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Huia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Huia misses its intended target.
Huia connects with a body shot.
Halverson staying out of range there.
A combination from Huia does no damage.
Huia misses with a series of wild punches.
Huia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huia loads up on a big right hand but Halverson slips the punch.
Huia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halverson.
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Huia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halverson counters with a stiff right hand.
Halverson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huia.#TD2#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halverson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Huia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Huia taking a bit of punishment here - Halverson scoring with strikes.
Huia is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Halverson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huia is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huia is working hard here to advance position.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halverson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Huia is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Huia is trying to control but can't.
Huia tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson wants to take a breather but Huia is having none of it.
Halverson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huia tries to get to full guard but Halverson has control of the leg.
Huia moves into full guard.
Huia is trying to keep Halverson in close.
Halverson is in close to Huia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huia working a defensive guard here.
Huia working a defensive guard but Halverson passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Huia is keeping the position.
Halverson keeps trying to improve his position.
Halverson scoring with some ground and pound.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Huia is retaining full guard.
Huia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia wants to sweep but no luck.
Huia is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up. #SUB#
Huia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Huia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halverson defends well.#SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halverson advances position into side control!
Halverson lands a nice forearm strike.
Huia is looking to reverse the position.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Huia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halverson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Huia some visible discomfort.
Halverson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Huia throws a nice looking combination but Halverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halverson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Halverson saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Huia. No joy for Halverson on that attempt.
Huia misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huia won't be happy with that.
Huia is trying to get back to half guard.
Halverson tries to move to mount but Huia blocks the move with his legs.
Huia tries to bench press Halverson off him but Halverson keeps the position.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huia keeps working.
Huia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Halverson trying to control but Huia is having none of it. #T1#
BOOM! Halverson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Halverson with shots to the head and body - Huia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halverson controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson landing strikes from the mount.
Huia is looking to get to half guard.
Huia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huia is keeping the position for now.
Huia controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself. #T2#
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Huia controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself. #SUB#
Huia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halverson is aware though and is defending well.
Huia trying to keep a closed guard but Halverson is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Huia working for a triangle but Halverson defends it easily.
Halverson stands and throws Huia's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Huia is looking to reverse the position.
Halverson slows the pace down.
Huia is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Thatcher Halverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halverson controlling the position from side mount.
Huia is trying to get back to half guard.
Huia is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Huia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Huia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halverson!
Huia prevents Halverson from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Huia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halverson is surviving well by controlling Huia's body position as best he can.
Halverson is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Huia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halverson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halverson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Huia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halverson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huia wants to pass to mount but Halverson is defending the position.
Halverson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halverson.
Huia won't allow Halverson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huia throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halverson dodges the punch combination from Huia.
Halverson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Huia looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Huia misses with an uppercut. Halverson saw that one coming.
Huia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Huia.
Halverson slips a straight right by Huia.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halverson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Halverson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Huia!#T1#
Halverson working the head and body with strikes.
Huia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson trying to control the position but Huia is working away.
Huia prevents Halverson from moving into mount.
Huia tries to bench press Halverson off him but Halverson keeps the position.
Huia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Huia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huia keeps working.
Halverson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halverson wants to control but Huia is keeping him busy.
Hone Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Huia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson trying to control the action but Huia is working from the bottom.
Huia regains half guard.
Halverson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huia tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Huia is working away.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Huia defending well.
Halverson wants to control but Huia is keeping him busy. #T3#
Huia trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Huia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halverson working over Huia with some ground and pound. Huia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halverson moves into full mount! Huia won't be happy about that!
Halverson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Huia?
Huia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halverson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Halverson lands with some strikes.
Huia is trying to escape the mount.
Halverson with shots to the head and body - Huia looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Huia is rocked!
Halverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halverson cracks Huia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Huia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia is looking to improve his position but Halverson isn't that keen on the idea.
Halverson looking to control but Huia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huia is in a horrible position here. Halverson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A big strike lands for Halverson! That's really hurt Huia and he's turned his back - Halverson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Halverson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, Thatcher Halverson took to the microphone: 'I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'.
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Event:
OFC 344: Palmer vs Jones
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac avoids the body shot from Halverson.
Mac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Halverson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halverson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing that Halverson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halverson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mac wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Halverson.
Poor strikes thrown by Halverson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Halverson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Halverson tries to control but Mac wriggling away. #T1#
Mac is working to get back to half guard.
Halverson throws a wild left hand from mount and Mac manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Mac defending well.
Halverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac's head.
Halverson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Halverson trying to work for an americana but Mac has managed to regain full guard.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Mac is keeping the position.#SUB#
Halverson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mac has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Halverson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Halverson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Halverson is tightening it up a little... Mac has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mac reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mac taps out! Nice BJJ there by Halverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, an emotional Thatcher Halverson said 'I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halverson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lambert.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halverson.
Halverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lambert counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Lambert gets caught napping as Halverson dives in and scores a takedown. Lambert manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert wants to stand but Halverson is controlling the position.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Lambert pushes Halverson off and gets back to his feet.
Halverson lands a really nice looking cross but Lambert seems unphased.
#T1#
Halverson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambert.
Lambert has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lambert manages to avoid it.
Lambert tries to bum rush Halverson with a series of wild strikes but Halverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Halverson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambert.
Lambert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lambert tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lambert scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Halverson throws a big shot that misses.
Lambert unleashes a big counter combination but Halverson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Halverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halverson throws a quick counter head kick but Lambert was just out of range.
Halverson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lambert.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halverson.
A counter left hand to the body from Halverson misses its target.
Halverson lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert throws a series of strikes that have Halverson backpedaling.
#T3##CL#
Halverson clinches.
Halverson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lambert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Lambert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halverson fails to pull guard.
Lambert lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Halverson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lambert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halverson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lambert landing knees to the body.
Halverson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lambert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but Halverson blocks with his arms.
Lambert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halverson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Lambert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Halverson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lambert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lambert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lambert trying to land knees to the body.
Halverson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambert's elbow.
Lambert misses with an elbow strike.
Halverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Halverson successfully pulls guard.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lambert manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Halverson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lambert wants to stand but Halverson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lambert dominated 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.
#R2##TD#
Halverson shoots in and gets a takedown into Lambert's guard.
Halverson controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Lambert pushes Halverson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Halverson fails to land the takedown.
Lambert let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson takes a swing at Lambert's ribcage but misses.
Halverson is looking to wear down Lambert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halverson goes for a double leg but Lambert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lambert continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Mike Lambert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Halverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.#T2#
Halverson throws a body punch but Lambert moves out of range.
Mike Lambert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lambert misses with a double jab.
Lambert tried to score with a low kick but Halverson checks it.
Lambert misses with a series of wild punches.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Halverson scores with a body shot.
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Halverson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lambert.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Lambert follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Halverson throws a head kick that misses.
Lambert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Lambert motions for Halverson to come forward. Lambert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lambert sprawls and moves away.
Lambert wants to slow Halverson down by chopping away at his legs.
It appears Halverson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lambert looks to land a body kick but Halverson moved away.
Halverson swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range.
#T4#
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson moves out of range of the body kick.
Lambert lands with a nice combination. Halverson backs away looking to recover.
Lambert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halverson takes one on the button.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambert.
Halverson catches Lambert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lambert was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Lambert cracks Halverson with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lambert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lambert counters with a three punch combo that has Halverson backing up. Halverson nods at Lambert to acknowledge the strikes.
Lambert avoids the head kick by Halverson.
Lambert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Lambert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lambert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halverson swings for the body but Lambert moves out of range.
#T1#
Halverson scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lambert. Those never looked like landing.
Lambert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert scores with a three punch combo!
Good leg kick by Lambert there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halverson moves in looking to clinch but Lambert pushes him off.
Halverson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Halverson shoots in and gets a takedown into Lambert's guard.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Halverson passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lambert is defending against the submission attempts here by Halverson.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Lambert is defending well. #T3#
Halverson working the head and body with strikes.
Lambert is looking to escape.
Halverson trying to mount his opponent but Lambert defends it.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
Halverson is stalling here. Lambert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halverson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lambert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halverson is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Halverson regains half guard.
Halverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Halverson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lambert is trying to control. Halverson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halverson won't allow Lambert to pass to mount.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Halverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lambert pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lambert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lambert 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lambert!
A very excited looking Mike Lambert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Thatcher Halverson was interviewed post fight and said 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Halverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab.
Klimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halverson blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Halverson misses.#TD2#
Halverson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klimov controlling the position for now.
Klimov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klimov is trying to stand.
Halverson thows a huge punch but Klimov dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halverson.
Halverson thows a huge punch but Klimov dodges it nicely.
Klimov pushes Halverson off looking to stand but Halverson dives back in and keeps control.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Halverson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Klimov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halverson. #T1#
Klimov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Halverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klimov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halverson.
Halverson throwing shots but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Halverson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klimov is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klimov trying to control but Halverson postures up.
Klimov tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klimov defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Klimov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Halverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halverson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimov throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klimov with a body shot.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Klimov with a nice cross.
Jab from Halverson.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Klimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Halverson's shoulder, as Halverson tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halverson checks a leg kick.
Halverson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Klimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Klimov moves away from the strike by Halverson.
Halverson defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Klimov lands.
Halverson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klimov pinned against the cage. Klimov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Halverson tries to keep at a distance but Klimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Klimov. #T4#
Halverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klimov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Klimov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vova Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halverson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Klimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Halverson drops back down to his feet.
Klimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Halverson misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson is trying to stall.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klimov to keep the fight standing.
Klimov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klimov smiles and moves away.
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Halverson moved out of range nicely.
Halverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halverson slips under a jab from Klimov.
Halverson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimov tries to score with a low kick but Halverson moves his leg out of the way.
Klimov lands with a hook. Halverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around?
Klimov throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Halverson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov prevents Halverson from breaking the clinch.
Klimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halversons head. #TD2#
Halverson manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Klimov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
A big left from Klimov misses.
Halverson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
#CL#
Halverson tries to keep at a distance but Klimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Klimov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halverson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Klimov.
Halverson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards. #T2#
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov has Halverson pushed against the cage.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halverson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Halverson gets control of Klimov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Halverson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Halverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klimov defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Halverson, not yet.
Halverson trying to control the position.
#SU#
Klimov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Halverson, up you get!
Halverson throws a body punch but Klimov moves out of range.
Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halverson misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown. Klimov tries to sprawl out of it but Halverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klimov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimov misses its target.
Klimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Halverson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Halverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
Halverson scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Klimov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Halverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Klimov gets a clinch.
Halverson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
A short right from Klimov on the inside.
Halverson misses with some punches.
Halverson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vova Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head.
Klimov cracks Halverson with a nice body shot.
Halverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Halverson jumps guard.
#SU#
Klimov stands up and waves to Halverson to follow him.
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Klimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halverson under the eye.
Klimov throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Klimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Halverson tries for a takedown but Klimov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Klimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Halverson misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halverson.
Halverson misses with a body shot
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Klimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halverson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Halverson counters with a single leg into guard. Klimov didn't expect that. #ES#
Klimov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Klimov. #T1#
Halverson takes a shot to the head.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Klimov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimov.
Halverson fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Halverson decides to pull guard.
Halverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klimov is one step ahead there.
Klimov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halverson's guard.
Klimov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SU#
Klimov stands up and waves to Halverson to follow him.
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov throws a right hand that misses
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klimov throws a hook but Halverson avoids it easily.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
Klimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klimov throws out a loose jab but Halverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov tries to clinch there but Halverson circles away.
Halverson throws a big counter head kick but Klimov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Halverson throws a body punch but Klimov moves out of range.
Halverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halverson feints the counter takedown.
Klimov wants to clinch up but Halverson keeps it at a distance.
Halverson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Klimov connects with a single shot there.
Halverson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klimov rather than just go for the knockout.
Klimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Halverson.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halverson. Halverson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Halverson staying out of range there.#T4##CL#
Klimov pushes Halverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klimov to keep the fight standing.
Vova Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson blocking some punches.
Halverson blocking some punches.
Klimov lands a body punch.
Halverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klimov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimov tries a knee to the head but Halverson blocks it.
Klimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson.
Klimov throws an elbow that misses.
Vova Klimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Halverson is rocked!
Klimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vova Klimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klimov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vova Klimov!
After winning the bout, Vova Klimov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Thatcher Halverson had this to say: 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 165
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Mahmoud fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Mahmoud's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahmoud throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson looks for a takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well.
Halverson digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up
and Halverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mahmoud lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Mahmoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Halverson drops back down to his feet.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Halverson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halverson looks winded!
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahmoud takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
We've been informed that Halverson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmoud.
#T2#
Mahmoud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud cracks Halverson with a nice body shot.#KD#
Mahmoud drops Halverson with a big knee straight up the middle! Halverson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Halverson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thatcher Halverson has been cut.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut, right on the button! Halverson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Thatcher Halverson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 160
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Fredrick misses with a takedown attempt - Halverson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredrick scores with a jab to the body.
Halverson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fredrick.
Halverson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fredrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Halverson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Fredrick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fredrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halverson.
Halverson throws a quick counter head kick but Fredrick was just out of range.
Halverson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fredrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fredrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Halverson blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Fredrick.
Fredrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halverson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robert J Fredrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson checks the leg kick.
Halverson attempts a counter takedown but Fredrick avoids it well and moves away.
Fredrick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halverson counters with a left to the body.
Halverson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fredrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredrick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Halverson.
A combination from Fredrick does no damage.
It looked like Halverson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fredrick has his takedown stuffed
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fredrick misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Halverson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fredrick.
Halverson is looking to wear down Fredrick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredrick misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Fredrick as Halverson shoots in.
Halverson loads up on a big right hand but Fredrick slips the punch.#TD#
Fredrick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halverson trying to control but Fredrick is working from the bottom.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Halverson working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Halverson controlling the position.
Halverson working away.
Halverson controls the position from side control.
Fredrick tries to buck Halverson off but Halverson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halverson is trying to get an arm triangle but Fredrick is defending well.
Fredrick is letting Halverson control him for a moment.
Fredrick prevents Halverson from improving position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halverson wants to control but Fredrick is keeping him busy.
Halverson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Halverson fails to take his opponent's back.
Halverson looking to control but Fredrick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fredrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halverson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fredrick tries to hold on but Halverson pushes him away.
Halverson controlling from mount. #SUB#
Halverson looking to secure an arm triangle but Fredrick defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fredrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredrick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Halverson is able to avoid easily.
Halverson throws a body punch but Fredrick moves out of range.
Fredrick is looking for the big counter here.
Fredrick misses with a straight left.
Halverson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fredrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halverson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Fredrick as Halverson shoots in.
Fredrick looks to throw the jab but Halverson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halverson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fredrick flicks out a counter leg kick but Halverson steps away.
Halverson tries to clinch up
and Fredrick counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Fredrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halverson slips under a jab from Fredrick.
It looked like Halverson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fredrick.
Fredrick cracks the inside of Halverson's front leg.
Fredrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fredrick throws a leg kick
and Halverson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halverson lands a body shot.
Robert J Fredrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredrick manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Halverson.
Fredrick misses with a straight right.
Halverson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fredrick throws a hook but Halverson avoids it easily.
Halverson feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Halverson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredrick.
Fredrick takes a swing at Halverson's ribcage but misses.
Halverson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fredrick misses with a straight left.
Halverson swings for the body but Fredrick moves out of range.
Halverson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredrick manages to avoid it.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Halverson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredrick lands a glancing blow to the side of Halverson's head.
Fredrick is looking to slow Halverson down with leg kicks.
Fredrick lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Fredrick. #T3#
Halverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fredrick defends well and Halverson ends up having to push Fredrick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halverson takes a swing at Fredrick's ribcage but misses.
Fredrick misses with a straight right.
Fredrick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fredrick misses with a low kick.
Halverson slips a jab and a cross from Fredrick.
Halverson takes a swing at Fredrick's ribcage but misses.
Halverson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fredrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Halverson's head.
Fredrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredrick. Halverson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halverson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Halverson blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
Halverson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fredrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halverson moves out of range of the leg kick from Fredrick.
Nice shot by Halverson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Fredrick.
Halverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredrick.
Fredrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halversons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fredrick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fredrick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson avoids the body shot from Fredrick.
Halverson throws a body punch but Fredrick moves out of range.
A big left from Fredrick misses.
Halverson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert J Fredrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fredrick moves away from the strike by Halverson.
Halverson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fredrick misses the target.
Fredrick feints and then cracks Halverson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halverson down.
Halverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredrick thuds a left hand into Halverson's body.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Fredrick shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Fredrick misses
and Halverson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick throws a series of punches but Halverson moves out of range.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
Fredrick wants to land a leg kick but Halverson is out of range.
Halverson checks a low kick from Fredrick.
It appears Halverson was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredrick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredrick. Halverson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halverson throws a shot to the body.
Fredrick tries to work over Halverson's front leg with a kick but Halverson checks it. #TD#
Halverson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fredrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halverson slows the pace down.
Fredrick is trying to get back to half guard.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fredrick keeps working.
Fredrick wants to control but Halverson postures up.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Fredrick dodges the ground and pound from Halverson.#SUB#
Halverson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fredrick, who protects the arm well.
Fredrick seems a little lost for a moment, as Halverson dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Halverson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halverson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halverson trying to control the action but Fredrick is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrick prevents Halverson from improving position. #T3#
Halverson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fredrick prevents Halverson from improving position.
Fredrick dodges the ground and pound from Halverson.
Halverson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Halverson wants to take his opponent's back but Fredrick doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick tries to hold on but Halverson pushes him away.
Halverson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fredrick wants to control but Halverson is having none of it.#T4#
Fredrick prevents Halverson from taking his back.
Halverson looking to control but Fredrick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halverson wants to control but instead Fredrick manages to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson working Fredrick over with strikes.
Halverson controlling the pace.
Halverson trying to control the action but Fredrick is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thatcher Halverson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halverson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thatcher Halverson!
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MMAHelsinki - 156
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Halverson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Zackrisson. Those never looked like landing.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson catches Halverson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Zackrisson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Zackrisson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zackrisson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halverson's elbow. #BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Halverson saw that one coming.
Halverson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Halverson staying out of range there.#TD#
Halverson gets a double leg takedown into Zackrisson's guard.
Halverson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Priest Hood that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halverson trying to control but Zackrisson is working from the bottom.
Zackrisson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halverson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zackrisson keeps trying to improve his position.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Zackrisson keeps moving.
Zackrisson keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Zackrisson wants to get back to his feet but Halverson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zackrisson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Zackrisson wants to stand but Halverson is controlling the position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zackrisson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Halverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zackrisson smiles and moves away.
Zackrisson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Halverson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halverson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halverson lands with a good body shot.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Halverson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Zackrisson there.
Halverson throws a sloppy head kick and Zackrisson moves out of range easily.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Halverson's midsection.
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Halverson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Halverson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zackrisson works Halverson's body with a nice hook.
Halverson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halverson takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Halverson misses with a body shot
and Zackrisson counters with a nice body kick.
Halverson with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Zackrisson pushes Halverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zackrisson lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
Zackrisson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halverson or not.
A short left from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Zackrisson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Zackrisson.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Zackrisson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Zackrisson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Zackrisson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halverson jumps guard but Zackrisson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Halverson jumps guard but Zackrisson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halverson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Halverson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zackrisson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Halverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body kick.
Halverson walks into a left hand.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Halverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zackrisson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halverson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zackrisson is concentrating on defense, preventing Halverson from advancing position.
Zackrisson is looking to escape.
Zackrisson is not content to let Halverson control the position.#T1##SUB#
Halverson seems to be looking for submissions.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zackrisson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halverson wants to control but Zackrisson is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Zackrisson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halverson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halverson shoots for a takedown but Zackrisson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Halverson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zackrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Halverson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Halverson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halverson moves out of range as Zackrisson throws a body kick.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zackrisson throws a chopping leg kick but Halverson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zackrisson tries to clinch there but Halverson circles away.
Halverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
Halverson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halverson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
Zackrisson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Halverson goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Zackrisson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Halverson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson digs a good body shot into Halverson's ribs.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Halverson moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Halverson moves out of range of the body kick.
Zackrisson works Halverson's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Zackrisson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Halverson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zackrisson defends well and Halverson ends up having to push Zackrisson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Halverson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Halverson checks the leg kick.
Halverson shoots in for a double leg but Zackrisson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halverson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Halverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halverson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Halverson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halverson is looking to wear down Zackrisson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halverson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with a push kick.
Halverson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Halverson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halverson slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zackrisson sprawls and moves away.
Zackrisson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halversons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Zackrisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson is trying to pull guard but Zackrisson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards. #T1#
A short left from Zackrisson.
Halverson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zackrisson has him pressed against the cage.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zackrisson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zackrisson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halversons head.
Zackrisson scores with a hook to the body.
Halverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zackrisson walks away with a smile on his face. Halverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Halverson's shoulder, as Halverson tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson connects with a looping right hand.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Halverson off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Zackrisson.#TD#
Halverson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zackrisson to the mat! Zackrisson manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Zackrisson wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Halverson punishes Zackrisson's body with a nice straight punch.
Halverson moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.#CL2#
Zackrisson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zackrisson lands with a left to the head.
Zackrisson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zackrisson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halverson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Zackrisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halverson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Halverson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halverson takes one on the button.#CL2#
Zackrisson pushes Halverson up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Zackrisson scores with a shoulder strike.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zackrisson.
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Zackrisson cracks Halverson with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson is working Halverson over against the cage.#BC2#
Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Zackrisson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Zackrisson on the inside.
Halverson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Zackrisson manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Halverson ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halverson.
Zackrisson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halverson throws a head punch that misses.
Halverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zackrisson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Zackrisson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zackrisson rushes Halverson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zackrisson is leaning against Halverson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Zackrisson really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Zackrisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zackrisson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson presses Halverson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zackrisson lands a left hand.
Zackrisson just leaning against Halverson, taking a breather.
Zackrisson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Zackrisson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halverson tries to break the clinch but Zackrisson is controlling the position.
Zackrisson gets through Halverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zackrisson has Halverson pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Zackrisson holds him up against the cage and eventually Halverson drops back down to his feet.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Halverson.
Zackrisson pushes Halverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Zackrisson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Halverson is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Oh Halverson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zackrisson lands a shoulder strike.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Zackrisson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson is trying to break the clinch but Zackrisson has him pressed against the cage.
Halverson seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Zackrisson.
A hook to the body from Zackrisson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Halverson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
A short body shot lands from Zackrisson as the two fighters clinch.
Halverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zackrisson lands with a short shot to the head. #KD2#
Zackrisson drops Halverson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Halverson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Zackrisson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Zackrisson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Halverson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Halverson drops to his knees and Zackrisson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson!
Thatcher Halverson was interviewed post fight and said 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 153
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Halverson as he connects with a hook.
Halverson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Halverson moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Mahmoud's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahmoud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Halverson scores with a takedown into Mahmoud's guard.
Mahmoud keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson is fighting to break Mahmoud's control of his arms but Mahmoud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halverson trying to control but Mahmoud is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mahmoud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halverson connects with a couple of short punches.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving.
Mahmoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halverson is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halverson pushing down on Mahmoud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halverson is keen to just control but Mahmoud is a slippery customer.
Mahmoud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halverson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mahmoud reverses the position - he's now on top in Halverson's guard.
Mahmoud won't allow Halverson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Halverson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mahmoud uses it to pass to side control.
Halverson tries to bench press Mahmoud off him but Mahmoud keeps the position. #T3#
Halverson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mahmoud is thwarting Halverson's attempts to control the position.
Halverson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mahmoud manages to pass to mount!
Mahmoud controlling his opponent.
Halverson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mahmoud slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Halverson tries to get to full guard but Mahmoud has control of the leg.
Mahmoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halverson is looking to control Mahmoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halverson avoid being mounted?
Mahmoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mahmoud misses with a few strikes there.
Halverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halverson.
Halverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahmoud swivels and escapes.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Halverson.
Halverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halverson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahmoud moves forwards but Halverson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahmoud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halverson.
Halverson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
A big right from Halverson misses.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Halverson manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Halverson blocks the low kick.
Halverson lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmoud seems unphased.
#CL#
Mahmoud forces Halverson back against the cage and clinches.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Halverson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around?
Halverson is breathing heavily.
Halverson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halverson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halversons head.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halverson tries to throw a body punch but Mahmoud avoids it by throwing Halverson back against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halverson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Mahmoud.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud works on Halverson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Halverson is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Halverson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head. #T3#
Mahmoud gets through Halverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud cracks Halverson with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Mahmoud drops Halverson with a big knee straight up the middle! Halverson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Halverson is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmoud. That's going to slow Halverson down.
Halverson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halverson.
Halverson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmoud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Halverson misses with an uppercut
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halverson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Halverson's leg but Halverson calmly moves out of range.
Mahmoud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halverson's calf.#CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.
Mahmoud pushes Halverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
Mahmoud pushes Halverson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud keeps control of Halverson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halverson can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halverson takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud 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.
#R3#
Mahmoud with a jab.
Nice shot by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Halverson.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halverson moves away.
Halverson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahmoud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Halverson misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mahmoud moves into the clinch.#T1#
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmoud controls his hands.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson.
Mahmoud leaning against his opponent.
Mahmoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards. #T2#
Halverson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Halverson looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud works on Halverson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahmoud unloads a knee to the mid-section.#KD#
Mahmoud drops Halverson with a big knee straight up the middle! Halverson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mahmoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmoud.#CL#
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a big right hand that drops Halverson! The killer instinct kicks in and Mahmoud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mahmoud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thatcher Halverson spoke after the fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 148
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Runnisto gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Runnisto.
#BC#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Halverson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halverson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runnisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halverson somewhat.
Runnisto throws a hook but Halverson blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Halverson misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Halverson connects with a body shot.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Runnisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Runnisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halverson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Halverson lands a jab.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Runnisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halverson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Halverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto is looking for a counter combo.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.#T2#
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Halverson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson misses with a jab to the body
and Runnisto counters with a series of strikes. Halverson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halverson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Runnisto misses with a low kick as Halverson jumps back.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Halverson misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the body
and Halverson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Halverson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Runnisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halverson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheers as Halverson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halverson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runnisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Halverson's head.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Halverson counters with a nice body shot.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halverson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Runnisto scores with a leg kick.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Halverson looks to move away, Runnisto throws a big counter combo but Halverson just gets out of the way.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halverson takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Halverson avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Halverson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Halverson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Halverson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Runnisto to the ground. Halverson is now in Runnisto's guard.
Runnisto has control of Halverson's left arm, preventing Halverson from doing any damage.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson advances position into side control!#T1#
Halverson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Halverson trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Runnisto parries the strikes from Halverson easily there. Halverson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Runnisto to escape.
Runnisto is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Halverson wants to control for a moment but Runnisto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Runnisto wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy.
#T2#
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.
Runnisto is trying to control but Halverson passes into side control!
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runnisto keeps working.
Runnisto wants to get back to his feet.
Runnisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Halverson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Runnisto is trying to escape and Halverson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Runnisto is forced to tap! Nice work there by Halverson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, an emotional Thatcher Halverson said 'I'm back in saddle and heading for the top. Yo' promoter man, if you're listening... I want another title shot. And I want it right now!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laureana shoots in but Halverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halverson loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Laureana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Halverson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halverson lands in his opponent's guard.
Halverson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laureana has Halverson pulled in close to control his posture.
Laureana looking for a sweep. Not yet Laureana, not yet. #T1#
Laureana keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Laureana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laureana wants to stand and escape but Halverson is having none of it.
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halverson is one step ahead there.
Laureana has control of Halverson's left arm, preventing Halverson from doing any damage.
Halverson advances position into side control!
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Laureana regains half guard.
Halverson moves nicely into side control.
Laureana struggling a bit here.
Laureana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halverson.
Halverson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Halverson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Halverson scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Halverson with the ground and pound but Laureana regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Laureana is working away.
Laureana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shark Tank MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Laureana keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laureana punching from the bottom.
Laureana taking some punishment here, with Halverson in his half guard.
Laureana trying to control but Halverson postures up.
Laureana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halverson trying to control the action but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana has hold of Halverson's hands but Halverson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Laureana trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laureana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halverson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halverson wants to control but Laureana is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson trying to advance position but Laureana counters by regaining guard.
Laureana is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated 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.
#R2#
Halverson looks to land a left hand but Laureana moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Laureana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halverson lands a jab to Laureana's midsection.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laureana can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Halverson. No joy for Laureana on that attempt.
Halverson throws a jab when Laureana was well out of range.
Laureana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laureana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halverson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laureana some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana is looking to regain half guard here but Halverson keeps moving and retains side control.
Laureana is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Laureana holds on to Halverson's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson throws an elbow but Laureana slips to the side and avoids it well.
Halverson scoring with punches from side control.
Halverson tries to score with some ground and pound. Laureana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laureana can't do much from the bottom here.
Laureana prevents Halverson from improving position.
Laureana keeps Halverson under control for a moment.#T2#
Laureana tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halverson easily slips into full mount!
Halverson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Laureana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halverson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laureana?
Laureana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halverson working the ground and pound effectively.
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Laureana working to try and regain half guard.
Halverson dominating with strikes here.
Halverson with shots to the head and body - Laureana looks very uncomfortable down there.
Halverson tries to control but Laureana wriggling away.
Laureana regains half guard.
Halverson is thwarting Laureana's attempts to control the position.
Halverson working over Laureana with some ground and pound. Laureana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laureana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##ES2#
Laureana kicks Halverson off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Laureana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laureana with the ground and pound but Halverson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Laureana passes Halverson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but Halverson defending well.
Laureana tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halverson controls his leg.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laureana wants to free his trapped foot but Halverson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Laureana ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
Halverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Laureana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Laureana.
Laureana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Halverson has Laureana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laureana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Laureana drags the fight down to the ground.
Halverson working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Halverson passes Laureana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halverson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Halverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halverson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laureana defending well though.
Laureana is trying to get back to full guard.
Laureana taking some punishment here, with Halverson in his half guard.
Laureana is trying is best to control the position here.
Halverson is trying to control the action in half guard but Laureana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halverson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laureana controlling the position for now.
Halverson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laureana's thigh. Laureana counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Halverson trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana pulls Halverson in close to his closed guard and prevents Halverson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laureana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Laureana's legs - danger averted.
Laureana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halverson is controlling him.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laureana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laureana has his hands on Halverson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Halverson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Laureana shows good takedown defense.
Laureana wants to counter the offense by Halverson and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halverson pinned against the cage. Halverson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Halverson misses the target.
Laureana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Laureana gets the takedown into side control.
Halverson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Laureana is keen to just control but Halverson is a slippery customer.
Laureana throws a strike but Halverson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halverson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Halverson working for a triangle but Laureana defends it easily.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laureana manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Thatcher Halverson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Halverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laureana defends it nicely.#TD2#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halverson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Halverson's face as Laureana controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laureana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halverson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Halverson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Laureana decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Halverson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Halverson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halverson.#TD2#
Laureana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Laureana controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Laureana trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laureana. #SU2#
Laureana stands up and waves to Halverson to follow him.
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laureana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halverson swivels and escapes.
Laureana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Laureana tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Halverson shows good takedown defense.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halverson.#TD#
Laureana gets caught napping as Halverson dives in and scores a takedown. Laureana manages to retain guard.
Halverson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laureana being controlled here, momentarily.
Halverson with a nice head shot there.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Laureana is keeping the position.
Halverson prevents Laureana from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Laureana tries to strike from the bottom.
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.
Laureana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Halverson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halverson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halverson landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laureana holds on and takes a little breather.
Laureana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Halverson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Laureana forces Halverson back against the cage and clinches.
Halverson is trying to break the clinch but Laureana is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laureana as Halverson tries to tie him up.
Halverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laureana misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Laureana breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Laureana misses
and Halverson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Halverson misses with an uppercut. Laureana saw that one coming.#TD#
Halverson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laureana quickly recovers to half guard.
Laureana tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halverson working the head and body with strikes.
Halverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laureana wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
Laureana is in trouble now - Halverson has advanced to mount! #T2#
Halverson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Laureana is bucking up trying to escape but Halverson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Halverson dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson with the ground and pound from mount.
Halverson avoids the attempt from Laureana to control.
Halverson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laureana is looking to escape.
Laureana sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Laureana desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halverson is keen to just control but Laureana is a slippery customer.
Halverson works his way into side control.
Halverson working away.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laureana keeps working.
Laureana is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana is working to avoid the ground and pound but Halverson connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thatcher Halverson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halverson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thatcher Halverson!
Francisco Antonio Laureana spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 141
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Halverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Halverson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Halverson misses.
Bickle misses with a lunging right hand
and Halverson counters with a nice body shot.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Halverson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bickle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halverson in his tracks.
Halverson connects with a body shot.
Bickle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halverson under the eye.
Bickle throws a leg kick which misses Halverson's front leg but catches the back leg as Halverson tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halverson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Halverson slips a straight right by Bickle.
Bickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Halverson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halverson looks to land a right hand but Bickle moved out of range.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and Halverson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Bickle misses.
Bickle throws a right hand that misses
and Halverson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Bickle as Halverson shoots in.
Bickle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halverson's head.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Halverson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bickle sprawls well. He's pushed Halverson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Halverson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bickle lands the left hand.
Halverson walks into a straight right hand from Bickle.
Halverson checks the leg kick.
Halverson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halverson throws out a counter right but Bickle avoids it with no problem.
Halverson with a poor takedown
and Bickle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Halverson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson misses with a looping left.
Bickle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Bickle's head coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halverson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Halverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Bickle scores with a takedown into Halverson's guard.
Halverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bickle is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bickle throws a sloppy strike and Halverson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bickle is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Halverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thatcher Halverson!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 137
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalashnikov has a takedown stuffed.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but Halverson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalashnikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalashnikov somewhat.
Thatcher Halverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Kalashnikov.
Nice takedown defense from Halverson. No joy for Kalashnikov on that attempt.
Halverson is looking to counter punch.
Halverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalashnikov throws out the jab.
Halverson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kalashnikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halverson is keeping the position for now.
Halverson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Halverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalashnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halverson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalashnikov postures up and lands a big shot to Halverson's brow.
Kalashnikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kalashnikov stays in close to Halverson's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kalashnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Halverson.
Kalashnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalashnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
Kalashnikov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kalashnikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kalashnikov cracks Halverson with a solid left hand.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov landing with the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kalashnikov postures up and lands a big shot to Halverson's brow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalashnikov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Halverson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halverson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halverson advances position into side control!#SUB#
Halverson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalashnikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kalashnikov regains half guard.#T4#
Halverson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kalashnikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halverson works his way into full mount!
Kalashnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halverson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kalashnikov looks a forlorn figure.
Halverson with the ground and pound from mount.
Halverson tries to control but Kalashnikov wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov tries to hold on but Halverson pushes him away.
Halverson lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kalashnikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halverson momentarily.
Kalashnikov shoots in and drives through. Halverson sprawls well.#TD#
Halverson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kalashnikov wants to control the position but Halverson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kalashnikov moves into full guard.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kalashnikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halverson defends it easily.
Kalashnikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalashnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halverson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Halverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halverson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halverson pushing down on Kalashnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalashnikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Halverson from advancing to side control.
Halverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Halverson seems content to control.
Halverson working Kalashnikov over with strikes.
Kalashnikov manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Halverson pushes his legs off easily.
Halverson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
Halverson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Kalashnikov controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself.
Halverson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Halverson trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halverson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halverson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halverson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halverson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halverson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kalashnikov's guard.
Kalashnikov is trying to control but can't.
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Kalashnikov is working away.
Kalashnikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Halverson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halverson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Kalashnikov tries to sprawl but Halverson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov is trying to maintain the position but Halverson is very close to passing his half guard.
Halverson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kalashnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Kalashnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kalashnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Halverson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kalashnikov is in a horrible position here. Halverson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Halverson working the ground and pound effectively.
Kalashnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halverson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kalashnikov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Halverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalashnikov is squirming around, avoiding Halverson's attempts to control the action.
Halverson prevents Kalashnikov from getting the reversal.
Halverson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halverson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kalashnikov's face.
Halverson lands a heavy elbow.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalashnikov can do to turn this around?
Halverson cracks Kalashnikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Halverson unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Kalashnikov is rocked!
Kalashnikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halverson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kalashnikov is still in real trouble! Can Halverson finish him?
Halverson landing strikes from the mount.
Halverson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kalashnikov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Halverson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Halverson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thatcher Halverson!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 133
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
White throws a low kick but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Halverson ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halverson misses with a straight right.
Halverson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Halverson checks a leg kick.
Halverson misses with a body punch
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Halverson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halverson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halverson.#T1#
Halverson looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Halverson misses with a hook to the body
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Halverson thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halverson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White is not content to let Halverson control the position. #SUB#
Halverson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Halverson.#T2##SUB#
Halverson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
White is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
White is looking to reverse the position.
White prevents Halverson from improving position.
Halverson trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. #T3#
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halverson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halverson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Halverson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Halverson with the ground and pound but White regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Halverson seems to be looking for submissions.
Halverson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halverson wants to take a breather but White is having none of it. #T4#
Halverson is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halverson slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
Halverson trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
Halverson is looking to pass White's guard but actually White recovers to full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Halverson swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with an outside leg kick.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
Halverson misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Halverson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Halverson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Halverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Halverson throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halverson with a hook.
Thatcher Halverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White is looking for the big counter here.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws out a counter right but Halverson avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
A jab from Halverson misses.
Halverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Halverson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halverson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White wants to stand but Halverson is controlling the position.
Halverson sitting in guard here, content to control.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Halverson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Halverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as White holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halverson misses with a right hand
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halverson thinking. #T4##TD#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White prevents Halverson from improving position.
Halverson looking to control but instead White has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halverson is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
Halverson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
White trying to control here.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halverson jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Halverson lands a nice forearm strike.
Halverson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White holding on.
Halverson tries to move into full mount but can't pass White's legs. #T1#
Halverson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
White is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Halverson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
White is working to avoid the ground and pound but Halverson connects with a decent elbow. #ES2#
White sneaks out the side door and pushes Halverson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Halverson takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.#T2#
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halverson.
Halverson misses with a hook
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Halverson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Halverson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Halverson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Halverson is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now. #T3#
White is controlling Halverson's trapped leg to prevent Halverson from advancing to side control.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White is doing well to control the position and prevent Halverson from advancing to side control.
White tries to get to full guard but Halverson has control of the leg.
White is staying active underneath Halverson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halverson is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Halverson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Halverson there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thatcher Halverson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halverson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It's good to be champ. That's 8 fights on the bounce. There is nobody in this division that can beat me! To the ex champ, you tried, but someone like you can't hang with me, so take your sorry ass out of my cage don't ever think about coming back.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 131
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Bickle throws a right hand that Halverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Halverson also avoids with ease.
Halverson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bickle defends it well.
Bickle misses with a kick to the body.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halverson misses with a takedown
and Bickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bickle motions for Halverson to come forward. Bickle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Bickle throws a jab when Halverson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Bickle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halversons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bickle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halverson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halverson looks to land a right hand but Bickle moved out of range.
Bickle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bickle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halverson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bickle pinned against the cage. Bickle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bickle lands a jab-cross combination.
We've been told by Bickle's head coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bickle throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halverson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bickle throws out the jab.
Bickle swinging wildly here.
Bickle tried to score with a low kick but Halverson checks it.
Halverson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bickle defends it well.
Bickle moves forwards but Halverson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halverson.
Bickle misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bickle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halverson's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Halverson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bickle to the mat! Bickle manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halverson wants to control from the top but Bickle keeps moving. #T2#
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bickle is keeping the position for now.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle is looking to stand up but Halverson isn't so interested in that idea.
Halverson throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Bickle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bickle misses the body punch
and Halverson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halverson ducks right into an uppercut from Bickle.
A lazy body kick from Bickle
and Halverson counters with a stiff right hand.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Halverson shoots for a takedown but Bickle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.#T3#
Halverson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bickle.
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halverson.
Bickle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halverson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bickle thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Halverson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bickle is pulling down on Halverson's head. It's preventing any offense from Halverson, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Bickle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halverson has picked Bickle up and slammed him! Bickle can't keep hold of the triangle and Halverson manages to pass to side control!
Bickle is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Bickle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halverson. #T4#
Bickle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halverson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Halverson trying to control the action but Bickle is working from the bottom.
Bickle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Bickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halverson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that 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.
#R2#
Halverson shoots for a takedown but Bickle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
Bickle misses with a lunging right hand
and Halverson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bickle misses with a body shot.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around?
Halverson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Bickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halverson.
Bickle throws a head kick but Halverson moves out of range.
Halverson looks to land a left hand but Bickle moved out of range nicely.
Bickle throws a right hand that Halverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Halverson also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Halverson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bickle misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
Bickle misses with a double jab
and Halverson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halverson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bickle throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bickle is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Halverson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bickle has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Halverson manages to get his head free but now Bickle has transitioned to an armbar! Halverson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bickle! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Bickle!
Travis Bickle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Thatcher Halverson spoke after the fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight. He proved tonight why he's the champ.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 127
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Halverson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Mahmoud is pulling down on Halverson's head. It's preventing any offense from Halverson, at least for the moment.
Halverson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Mahmoud is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmoud pulls Halverson in close to his closed guard and prevents Halverson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mahmoud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Halverson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mahmoud's guard.
Mahmoud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halverson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mahmoud holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Halverson advances position into side control!
Halverson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Halverson in side control, throwing shots but Mahmoud defends. #SUB2#
Halverson swings around for an armbar but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halverson's guard.#SUB2#
Halverson has an active guard here but Mahmoud has managed to pass into half guard.
Halverson gets full guard.
Halverson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Halverson wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving.
Mahmoud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halverson looking to sit in guard and control but Mahmoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mahmoud controlling from the top position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahmoud preventing the sweep.
Mahmoud controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson trying to keep a closed guard but Mahmoud is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated 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.
#R2#
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Halverson was well out of range.
Halverson works the jab nicely.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halverson at a distance.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Halverson was well out of range.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Halverson is having none of it. #TD2#
Halverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Halverson tries to move to mount but Mahmoud blocks the move with his legs.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working. #T1#
Mahmoud defending against the ground and pound.
Mahmoud avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halverson.
Halverson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halverson grinds an elbow into Mahmoud's temple.
Thatcher Halverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahmoud is trying to get back to half guard.
Mahmoud defending against the ground and pound.
Halverson tries to advance to mount but Mahmoud denies him. #SUB2#
Halverson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahmoud knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Halverson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mahmoud prevents Halverson from improving position.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working. #T3#
Mahmoud struggling a bit here.
Halverson looks up at the clock and then as Mahmoud takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Halverson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Halverson wants to control but Mahmoud is keeping him busy.
Halverson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halverson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mahmoud sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Halverson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmoud keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halverson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Halverson looking to control but instead Mahmoud has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Halverson wants to control but Mahmoud is keeping him busy.
Halverson wants to free his trapped foot but Mahmoud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mahmoud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halverson is working away from the top position though.
Halverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halverson is keen to just control but Mahmoud is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Halverson misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Halverson - just one landing.
Mahmoud throws a chopping leg kick but Halverson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halverson.
Mahmoud ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud jabs at Halverson's body.
Halverson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mahmoud lands a leg kick that knocks Halverson off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Mahmoud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halverson throws a hook but Mahmoud avoids it easily.
Mahmoud cracks Halverson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahmoud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahmoud.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Halverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahmoud smiles and moves away.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the body.
Sameh Mahmoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahmoud scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halverson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halverson darts in looking for a takedown but Mahmoud gets double underhooks and turns Halverson into the cage.
Good shot there by Mahmoud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmoud throws a jab when Halverson was well out of range.
A big left from Halverson misses.
Halverson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahmoud should have avoided that one.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
Mahmoud throwing a counter right hand but Halverson manages to avoid it.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Halverson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halverson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Halverson counters with a single leg into guard. Mahmoud didn't expect that.
Mahmoud pulls Halverson in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halverson trying to control but Mahmoud is working from the bottom.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Mahmoud is keeping the position.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Mahmoud keeps moving. #T4#
Mahmoud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halverson throws an elbow that misses. Mahmoud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halverson's guard. Nice move by Mahmoud!#REVR#
Mahmoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Mahmoud controlling him for the moment.
Halverson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahmoud controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Halverson ducks right into an uppercut from Mahmoud.
Halverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Halverson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Mahmoud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halverson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahmoud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halverson cracks Mahmoud with a good jab.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.#T1#
Mahmoud throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahmoud, as that shot connected.
Mahmoud jabs Halverson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahmoud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Mahmoud.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmoud throws a body shot but no joy.
Halverson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Nice sprawl there from Mahmoud as Halverson shoots in.
Halverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.#T2#
Halverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahmoud takes one to the chin there.
Mahmoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Mahmoud tries to land a leg kick but Halverson saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahmoud, right into the meat.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Halverson throws a body punch but Mahmoud moves out of range.
Mahmoud tries to counter by clinching up but Halverson breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Halverson slips a jab from Mahmoud.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Mahmoud cracks Halverson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Halverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halverson connects with the punch.
Halverson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halverson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahmoud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahmoud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halverson.
Halverson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mahmoud throws a lazy right hand but Halverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halverson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Halverson shoots in but Mahmoud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halverson drops his hands momentarily and Mahmoud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halverson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Halverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Halverson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahmoud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mahmoud keeping his opponent close.
Mahmoud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud had his way with Thatcher Halverson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Halverson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahmoud under the eye.
Mahmoud misses the shot to the body.
Halverson works the jab nicely.
Mahmoud looks to land a left hand but Halverson moved out of range nicely.
Halverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmoud misses the target.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halverson moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Some bone on bone action there as Halverson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Mahmoud throws a hook but Halverson blocks it.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Mahmoud misses with a lunging right hand
and Halverson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmoud lands a body shot.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahmoud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a right hand.
Halverson staying out of range there.
And Halverson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mahmoud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mahmoud scores with the left hand. Halverson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Halverson.
Mahmoud throws a nice looking combination but Halverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Halverson misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Mahmoud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halverson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halverson.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Halverson being controlled against the cage.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halverson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halverson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Halverson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halverson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud gets through Halverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahmoud crunches a lovely knee into Halverson's ribcage.
Mahmoud stalling against the cage.
Mahmoud working Halverson over with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Mahmoud pushes Halverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud pushes Halverson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud connects with a knee to the head.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Halverson is rocked!
Mahmoud controlling the action here for a moment.
Halverson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Mahmoud drops Halverson with a big knee straight up the middle! Halverson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mahmoud swings for the body but Halverson moves out of range.
Halverson blocks the body kick.
Mahmoud misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Halverson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halverson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Halverson and presses him up against the cage.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halverson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahmoud is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahmoud 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Sameh Mahmoud thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Thatcher Halverson spoke after the fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to the promoter for making the fight and opportunity. Also thanks to my opponent for stepping up and taking the fight. He proved tonight why he's the champ.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 118
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Halverson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Halverson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
White doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White leaves Halverson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Halverson lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White slips a jab from Halverson.
Halverson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halverson.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White lands a leg kick that knocks Halverson off balance momentarily.
Halverson fails with the takedown
and White counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Halverson gets a takedown into half guard.
Halverson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White!
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halverson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halverson lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Halverson landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Halverson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White shrugs it off.
Halverson looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Halverson goes for an armbar but White turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from White. #SUB#
Halverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Halverson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halverson keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #SUB#
Halverson working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Halverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halverson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halverson is trying to keep White in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
That's time! Halverson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White shapes to counter with a head kick.
White avoids the body shot from Halverson.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Halverson swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Halverson moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halverson.
Halverson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Halverson misses with a looping right.
Halverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Thomas White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Halverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Halverson fails with the takedown
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Halverson 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Halverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##TD#
Halverson gets a takedown into half guard.
White is trying to escape back to his feet but Halverson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Halverson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Halverson working away.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Halverson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White parries the strikes from Halverson easily there. Halverson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White to escape.
Halverson cracks White with a big elbow.
Halverson wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Halverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halverson advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
White wants to hold on but Halverson pushes him away.#SUB#
White tries to improve his position but Halverson has taken his back! Halverson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will White tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Halverson pushes White away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, Thatcher Halverson took to the microphone: 'I want a title fight. Show me any other fighter that has won 7 fights on the bounce. Time for the promoter to take his thumb out of his ass and book the match. There is nobody in this division that can beat me!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 115
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Halverson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lecter's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lecter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lecter misses with a right hand
and Halverson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halverson slips under a jab.
Lecter throws a lazy right hand but Halverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
Lecter misses with an uppercut. Halverson saw that one coming.
Lecter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Halverson cracks Lecter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lecter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halverson throws out the jab.
Lecter throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Lecter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson slips under a jab.#TD#
Halverson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter has momentary wrist control but Halverson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Lecter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lecter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Lecter is working from the bottom.
Halverson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halverson postures up.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halverson is really struggling to control Lecter but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lecter throws a series of punches but Halverson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Halverson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lecter misses the jab.
Halverson is looking to counter punch.
Lecter misses with a hook. Halverson ducked under it nicely.
Lecter misses with a right hand #TD#
so Halverson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lecter trying to keep a closed guard but Halverson is proving a slippery customer.
Halverson throws a big elbow that misses.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Lecter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halverson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Lecter keeps moving.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson trying to control but Lecter is working from the bottom.
Halverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lecter wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
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.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
Lecter can't keep his opponent in guard - Halverson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lecter is trying to maintain the position but Halverson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Halverson.
Halverson wants to control but Lecter is keeping him busy.
Lecter is holding on to half guard well.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halverson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson wants to pass to mount but Lecter is defending the position.
Lecter regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated 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.
#R2##TD#
Halverson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halverson controls the position.
Halverson throws an elbow but Lecter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Lecter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halverson tries to advance position but instead Lecter slips a leg back in to half guard.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter can do to turn this around?
Lecter manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Halverson is working Lecter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lecter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lecter is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lecter won't allow Halverson to sweep him here.
Lecter distracts Halverson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Halverson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lecter throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Halverson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lecter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lecter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Halverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lecter defends well.#T2#
Lecter stands up over Halverson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lecter stands up over Halverson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lecter slips nicely into half guard.
Lecter is keen to just control but Halverson is a slippery customer.
Lecter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Lecter is looking for a kimura here.
Halverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lecter working over Halverson with some ground and pound. Halverson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Lecter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halverson defends it well.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lecter wants to control but Halverson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lecter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halverson defends it well.
Halverson is looking for a sweep. Lecter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halverson gets full guard.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Halverson keeps moving.
Lecter cracks Halverson with a solid left hand.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lecter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lecter is looking to work some ground and pound but Halverson has wrist control.
Lecter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lecter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Lecter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lecter looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lecter controlling from the top position.
Halverson working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thatcher Halverson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson takes a swing at Lecter's ribcage but misses.
Lecter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lecter takes a swing at Halverson's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Halverson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halverson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Lecter misses with the combination.
Lecter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halverson moves away.
Halverson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Lecter misses.
Halverson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Halverson misses the target.
Lecter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A jab from Lecter misses. #TD#
Lecter gets caught napping as Halverson dives in and scores a takedown. Lecter manages to retain guard.
Halverson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Lecter keeps moving.
Halverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lecter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lecter wants to hit a switch here but Halverson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lecter there!
Halverson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lecter's face.
Halverson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lecter working to try and regain half guard.
Lecter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lecter gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Lecter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Halverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lecter wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
Halverson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Halverson lands a nice shot to the head.
Lecter swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Halverson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lecter is squirming around, avoiding Halverson's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lecter wants to control but Halverson is having none of it.
The referee warns Lecter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hannibal Lecter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halverson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lecter?
Lecter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halverson lands a couple of good shots and Lecter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halverson controlling well, preventing Lecter from escaping the position.
Halverson is working the ground and pound. Can Lecter escape?
Halverson is looking to control Lecter but Lecter is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thatcher Halverson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halverson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, an emotional Thatcher Halverson said 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
Hannibal Lecter was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck this shit. I'm out!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 107
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott cracks Halverson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Halverson catches Scott right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Scott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halverson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Scott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halverson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halverson working away.
Halverson working the head and body with strikes.
Scott tries to buck Halverson off but Halverson is having none of it.
Halverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halverson landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Scott looking for a sweep but Halverson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Halverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott tries to hold on but Halverson pushes him away. #T1#
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halverson working Scott over with strikes here.
Scott is in a horrible position here. Halverson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Halverson cracks Scott with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've been hearing good reports from Halverson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Halverson is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott gets full guard.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Halverson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Scott wants to control but Halverson postures up.
Halverson wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Scott takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Scott stops Halverson from passing to mount.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halverson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halverson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halverson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Scott is pressing down on Halverson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass. #T4#
Halverson passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#ES2#
Scott kicks off Halverson and gets to his feet.
Scott is looking to clinch but Halverson is avoiding it.
Halverson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Scott misses.
Halverson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott shoots in but Halverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Halverson walks into a jab.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Scott lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Halverson scores with a takedown into Scott's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Scott is trying to keep Halverson in close.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Halverson pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Scott is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Scott wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Scott looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Halverson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Scott tries to hold on but Halverson postures up.
Halverson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Halverson tries to control but Scott wriggling away. #T3#
Halverson raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Scott has been cut.
Halverson is landing with some decent strikes but Scott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Halverson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Halverson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Halverson controlling from the full mount.
Halverson wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Halverson maintains control.
Halverson with a couple of short strikes.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
A nice elbow there by Halverson.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halverson trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott is bucking up trying to escape but Halverson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Halverson lands with some strikes.
Halverson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Scott is in a horrible position here. Halverson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Scott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Halverson seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Halverson lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Scott's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice takedown defense from Scott. No joy for Halverson on that attempt.
Aaron Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Halverson's head but Halverson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Halverson's guard.
Halverson wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott wants to control from the top but Halverson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Halverson pulls Scott in to control the position.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott wants to control from the top but Halverson keeps moving.
Scott landing with the ground and pound.
Halverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Halverson, not yet.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Halverson has wrist control.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Halverson has wrist control.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Halverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott with a nice head shot there.
Halverson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott wants to stand up but Halverson is controlling him.
Halverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Halverson passes into half guard.
Halverson trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halverson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Halverson scoring with strikes but Scott is staying in there.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Halverson maintains control.
Halverson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Halverson's attempts to control the action.
Scott bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Halverson keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. #SUB#
Halverson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Halverson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Scott working some strikes from top position.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halverson's head.
Halverson has momentary wrist control but Scott slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott wants to control from the top but Halverson keeps moving.
Aaron Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott working some strikes from top position.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halverson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott won't allow Halverson to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halverson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 103
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Halverson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halverson slips a nice elbow through Ward's hands, connecting with Ward's forehead.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Halverson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halverson is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Halverson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Halverson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halverson not doing much here.
Halverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Halverson seems content to control.
Halverson wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Halverson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ward takes one to the side of the head.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up with Halverson, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes Halverson against the cage but Halverson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Halverson gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Halverson crashes against the mat.
Ward is being controlled here.
Ward tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Halverson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ward is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ward and Halverson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Ward is not content to let Halverson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson scoring with punches and elbows.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #SUB#
Halverson tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Halverson laying and praying for a moment but Ward takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halverson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halverson connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Ward won't allow Halverson to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halverson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halverson throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Thatcher Halverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Halverson leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halverson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Halverson tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halverson counters with a straight right hand.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Halverson prevents Ward from standing back up.
#SUB#
Halverson is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Halverson trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it. #T2#
Halverson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halverson working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ward is trying to stand.
Halverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Halverson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ward with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Halverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Halverson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ward defend it? Halverson steps over the head and cranks it - Ward is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Halverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thatcher Halverson!
An intense looking Thatcher Halverson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
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MMAHelsinki - 100
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrosyan feints a counter leg kick.
Petrosyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrosyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Halverson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halverson checks a leg kick.
Halverson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrosyan under the eye.
Halverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halverson scores with a body shot.
Petrosyan throws a chopping leg kick but Halverson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrosyan throws a low kick, looking for Halverson's leg but Halverson calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrosyan, right into the meat.
Halverson scores with a nice head shot.
Halverson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Halverson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halverson shoots for a takedown but Petrosyan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Halverson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrosyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
Despite the aggression on Petrosyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halverson throws out a powerful jab.
Petrosyan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halverson counters with a straight right hand.
Armen Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halverson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Halverson.
Petrosyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrosyan staying out of range there.#T2#
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halverson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Halverson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt - Petrosyan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrosyan slaps away a takedown attempt from Halverson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrosyan is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Halverson works the jab nicely.
Halverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrosyan defends it nicely.
Petrosyan feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
A jab from Halverson does it's job there.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrosyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halverson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick by Petrosyan misses
and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrosyan thinking.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
Petrosyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrosyan as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Halverson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrosyan misses with a low kick.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrosyan is looking for the big counter here.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Petrosyan is looking to stand up but Halverson isn't so interested in that idea.
Halverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrosyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Petrosyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halverson. That did some damage!
Halverson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrosyan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halverson finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrosyan's head.
Thatcher Halverson is winning the standup battle so far.
Halverson scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrosyan. That's going to slow Halverson down.
Petrosyan scores with a head kick.
Petrosyan tries to work over Halverson's front leg with a kick but Halverson checks it.
Halverson dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrosyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrosyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Halverson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Halverson scores with a takedown into Petrosyan's guard.
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!
Petrosyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrosyan can do to turn this around?#T1#
Halverson trying to control but Petrosyan is working from the bottom.
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halverson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halverson won't allow Petrosyan to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Petrosyan pushes Halverson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Halverson moves out of range.
Petrosyan cracks the inside of Halverson's front leg.
Petrosyan scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Petrosyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Halverson to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrosyan.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Halverson or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrosyan, which made it look bad.
Petrosyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrosyan swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halverson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Halverson misses with a right hand
and Petrosyan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Halverson checks a leg kick.#T3#
Petrosyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halverson.
Halverson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
Halverson backing away here, and Petrosyan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Halverson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halverson avoids the head kick by Petrosyan.
Halverson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Thatcher Halverson has been cut.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Halverson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halverson connects with a single shot there.
Petrosyan throws a combination that misses
and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrosyan thinking. #T4#
Halverson connects with a nice looking jab.
Halverson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Halverson.
Petrosyan looks to throw the jab but Halverson is out of range.
Halverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrosyan.
Despite the aggression on Petrosyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrosyan tries to land a leg kick but Halverson saw it coming and moves away.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrosyan sprawls and moves away.
Petrosyan tries a low kick but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrosyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrosyan sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armen Petrosyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thatcher Halverson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Halverson missing with a left hand there. Petrosyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrosyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halverson's calf.
Halverson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head.
Nice jab there from Halverson.
Halverson darts in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan gets double underhooks and turns Halverson into the cage.
Petrosyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Halverson steps away.
Halverson misses with a looping left.
Petrosyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrosyan. That's going to slow Halverson down. #TD#
Halverson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Petrosyan throws Halverson to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halverson misses with a body shot
and Petrosyan counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Halverson connects with a nice looking jab.
Halverson blocks a leg kick.
Armen Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick which misses Halverson's front leg but catches the back leg as Halverson tries to avoid it.
Halverson catches Petrosyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halverson lunges at Petrosyan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrosyan's hand.
Halverson checks a leg kick.
Halverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrosyan counters with a three punch combo that has Halverson backing up. Halverson nods at Petrosyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrosyan throws a low kick but Halverson avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Halverson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrosyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Halverson. Halverson gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrosyan.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halverson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Halverson.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halverson sizes up Petrosyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrosyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrosyan manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan tries a quick counter leg kick but Halverson is wise to it.
Petrosyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Halverson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thatcher Halverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson connects with a single shot there.
Halverson swings for the body but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Petrosyan. No joy for Halverson on that attempt.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
Petrosyan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halverson is out of range.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrosyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Halverson. Halverson gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Halverson misses its target.
Petrosyan connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Petrosyan is predictable there
and Halverson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Petrosyan is rocked!
Petrosyan drops his hands momentarily. Halverson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Petrosyan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Petrosyan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 97
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Halverson misses.
Good exchange - Ramsey coming out on top.
Kenny Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey throws a hook but Halverson blocks it.
Halverson scores with the left hand. Ramsey knows he should have avoided that one.
Halverson shoots in for a double leg but Ramsey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsey is just out of range.
Ramsey misses with a straight right.
Halverson throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey unleashes a big counter combination but Halverson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halverson blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Halverson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramsey momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey scores with a one two! Halverson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Halverson.
Ramsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Ramsey gets caught flat footed, as Halverson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Ramsey.
Ramsey wants to hit a switch here but Halverson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramsey there!
Ramsey tries to hold on but Halverson pushes him away.
Halverson controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Halverson.
Halverson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Halverson with a couple of short strikes.
Halverson raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Halverson working for a submission but Ramsey is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Halverson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Halverson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramsey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halverson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ramsey is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Halverson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
Kenny Ramsey spoke after the fight, saying 'i ll be back stronger'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 91
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Halverson gets the takedown into side control.
Halverson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Halverson trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Halverson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halverson working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes. #T1#
Halverson wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Halverson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halverson tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Halverson happy to just control the position for now.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halverson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Halverson working the ground and pound from side control.
Halverson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Halverson cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Halverson advances to mount.
Halverson lands a heavy elbow.
Halverson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
BOOM! Halverson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Halverson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Halverson wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halverson looking to finish with strikes here!
We've been hearing that Halverson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halverson tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson tries to hold on but Halverson postures up.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halverson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halverson with the ground and pound from mount.
Halverson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Halverson has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Halverson is trying to control here but Jackson has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Halverson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Halverson there.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halverson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Halverson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Halverson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halverson.
Halverson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Halverson saw that one coming.
Halverson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a swing at Halverson's ribcage but misses.
Halverson cracks Jackson with a good jab.#T1#
Jackson leaves Halverson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Halverson.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson.
Halverson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halversons head.
Halverson tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halverson. #T2#
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Halverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson stuns Halverson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halverson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Halverson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halverson missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Halverson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halverson manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Halverson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodney Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halverson scores with a hook.
Halverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson moves out of range as Halverson strikes.
Halverson scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Halverson ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Halverson slips the punch.
Halverson throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halverson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halverson misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halverson tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halverson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Halverson knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Halverson staying out of range there.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halverson dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Halverson's head and hops out.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
Halverson missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Jackson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halverson shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halverson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halverson.
A quick step to the side and Halverson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Halverson walks into a jab.#TD#
Halverson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Halverson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Halverson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Halverson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson looking to land elbow strikes but Jackson uses the position to regain half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halverson. #SUB#
Halverson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Halverson steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Halverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
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Event:
G #39 Westlund vs Alderich
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Halverson avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Halverson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Halverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halverson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halverson looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Halverson counters with a nice body shot.
Martinez connects with a nice looking jab.
Halverson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halverson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws a front kick aimed at Halverson's knee but Halverson avoids it well.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Halverson checks it.
Halverson looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Halverson drops his hands momentarily and Martinez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halverson looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Halverson swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Halverson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martinez wants to slow Halverson down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martinez.
A head kick by Martinez misses
and Halverson counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Martinez misses
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinez 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 Halverson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halverson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halverson lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halverson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez throws a looping overhand right but Halverson ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martinez rather than just go for the knockout.
Halverson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson shoots in but Martinez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Osvaldo Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson slips under a jab.
Martinez scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Halverson can't get the takedown.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halverson's elbow.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards. #T3#
Halverson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halverson dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez lands an uppercut.
Halverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halverson blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Halverson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Halverson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halverson blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head. #T4#
Halverson digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez lands a body shot. #BC2#
Halverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Halverson.
Halverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martinez defends well and Halverson ends up having to push Martinez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Halverson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martinez sprawls well initially but Halverson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Halverson is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
Martinez is pressing down on Halverson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Halverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Martinez misses #TD2#
and Halverson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martinez's guard.
Martinez controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
Halverson trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halverson defends it easily.#T1#
Martinez has control of Halverson's left arm, preventing Halverson from doing any damage.
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Martinez works over Halverson's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Halverson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinez counters with a low kick, right behind Halverson 's knee.
Martinez fakes the leg kick and cracks Halverson in the body.
Osvaldo Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Martinez rushes Halverson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Osvaldo Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Halverson. #T2#
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Halverson blocking some punches.
Halverson avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Martinez lands a nice uppercut.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
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!
Halverson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around?
Martinez gets through Halverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Halverson avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martinez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halverson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
Martinez tries to work over Halverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
Halverson tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Halverson back against the cage.
Halverson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Halverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Halverson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Halverson.
Halverson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martinez after a bit of a struggle.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Martinez. #T4#
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Halverson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halverson's brow.
Martinez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halverson wants a takedown.
Osvaldo Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Halverson looking to slow down the pace here.
Martinez lands a left hand.
Halverson takes a shot to the head.
Martinez lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Martinez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Martinez looks to land a combination. Halverson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osvaldo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Halverson counter with a right hand.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halverson moves away.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halverson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halverson's corner calls for a 1-2. Halverson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martinez.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Halverson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinez jabs Halverson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Martinez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Halverson misses.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinez, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Martinez gets a clinch.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halverson is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Halverson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Halverson blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Halverson has clasped his hands together around Martinez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but Halverson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halverson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Martinez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halverson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Halverson just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Halverson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halverson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Halverson wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Halverson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halverson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Halverson wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Martinez defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
Halverson wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halverson.
Martinez is looking to sweep but instead, Halverson has passed into half guard.
Halverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martinez's head.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Halverson prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halverson is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Osvaldo Martinez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osvaldo Martinez!
In his post fight interview, Osvaldo Martinez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Thatcher Halverson spoke after the fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Eric for taking the fight.'.
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Event:
ITFL 8.2
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hyperion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyperion throws a leg kick which misses Halverson's front leg but catches the back leg as Halverson tries to avoid it.
Hyperion misses with a looping left.
Hyperion tries to land a front kick but Halverson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hyperion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Halverson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hyperion lands a nice hook to Halverson's body. Halverson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hyperion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halverson.
Hyperion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyperion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyperion throws a lazy uppercut
and Halverson counters with a nice body shot.
Hyperion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halverson.
Hyperion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Halverson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hyperion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halverson is in Hyperion's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson is in close to Hyperion's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Halverson trying to control but Hyperion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hyperion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halverson defends well.
Hyperion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halverson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halverson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hyperion seems keen to control Halverson's posture.
Halverson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyperion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halverson stands and throws Hyperion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hyperion can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Halverson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hyperion is defending well.
Hyperion is trying to control Halverson's posture but Halverson avoids it. #SUB#
Hyperion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halverson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Halverson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hyperion has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, Thatcher Halverson took to the microphone: 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Eric for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
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Event:
G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Halverson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halverson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Daniels tries to escape but Halverson is in control.
Daniels avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halverson. #SUB2#
Halverson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson slows the pace down. #T1#
Daniels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Halverson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Daniels pushes Halverson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halverson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Halverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here as Halverson stalls from top position.
My spies in Golden Child Gym inform me that Halverson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
Daniels throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Daniels gets caught flat footed, as Halverson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Daniels has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halverson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Halverson jumps guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Halverson takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Halverson takes a shot to the head.
Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Halverson stalling in the clinch but Daniels improves position.
Daniels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson.
Daniels lands a right hand.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Halverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halverson's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
Daniels tries a body shot but Halverson blocks it.
Halverson is trying to push Daniels away but Daniels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniels pushes Halverson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head.
Halverson misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Halverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halverson.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Daniels is pushing Halverson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels dominated that 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.
#R2#
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and Halverson counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halverson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halverson loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Halverson tries to counter it with a takedown but Daniels pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halverson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Halverson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halverson.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Halverson pushes him off.
Jerome Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around?
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halverson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Daniels connects with a crisp jab.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halverson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Daniels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daniels.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Halverson pushes him off.
Halverson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jerome Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halverson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Halverson misses. #T2#
Daniels misses with the combination.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Halverson tries to get set, Daniels tries to push him back and clinch up but Halverson manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels lands with a hook. Halverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson shoots in and drives through. Daniels sprawls well.
Daniels is looking to counter the offense by Halverson and move into the clinch.
Jerome Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Daniels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Halverson moves away and avoids it.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Halverson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daniels on his heels. He'll look to pass Daniels's guard now, I'm sure.
Halverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Daniels wriggles free and stands up.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Daniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from Daniels misses
and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daniels thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Halverson scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halverson throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Thatcher Halverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Halverson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Halverson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thatcher Halverson has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Daniels makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Halverson throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halverson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Halverson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Daniels misses with a hook. Halverson ducked under it nicely.
Halverson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halverson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Halverson.
Halverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Halverson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halverson.
Daniels slips a jab from Halverson.
Halverson misses with a straight right.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halverson counters with a straight right hand.
Halverson digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Halverson misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
As Halverson tries to get set, Daniels tries to push him back and clinch up but Halverson manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halverson throws out the jab.
Halverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jerome Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Halverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Halverson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halverson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halverson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
Jerome Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halverson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Daniels has managed to clinch.
Daniels tries to work over Halverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halverson tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
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!
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halverson throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Halverson.
Halverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Halverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daniels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerome Daniels.
Well Daniels 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Daniels!
Jerome Daniels thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Thatcher Halverson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Eric for taking the fight.'.
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Event:
KOTB 45: Metralhadora!
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Halverson throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
Halverson moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Halverson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halverson has a takedown stuffed.
Ashton swings for the body but Halverson moves out of range.
Halverson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ashton fails to land with a series of punches.
Halverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from Halverson.
Ashton takes a swing at Halverson's ribcage but misses.
Ashton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ashton wants it to stay on the feet.
Halverson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eric Ashton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.#T1#
Ashton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Halverson's coach down at Golden Child Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halverson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashton.
Ashton is looking to wear down Halverson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Halverson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson pushing down on Ashton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ashton trying to hold on to Halverson's head to control him but Halverson postures up.
Ashton keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Halverson trying to control from half guard but Ashton is working away.
Halverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashton defending well though.
Halverson throws a strike but Ashton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Ashton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ashton is looking to advance position but Halverson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton throwing shots but Halverson is blocking nicely.
Ashton slips a nice elbow through Halverson's hands, connecting with Halverson's forehead.
Ashton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Halverson's thigh. Halverson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ashton trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashton's guard. #REVB#
Ashton keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halverson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashton keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halverson misses with an uppercut.
Halverson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ashton.
Ashton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halverson on the side of the head.
Halverson connects with a body shot.
Ashton tries to move into range but Halverson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ashton scores with a sloppy right hand. Halverson should have avoided that one.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and Halverson counters with a nice body shot.
Ashton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Ashton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Halverson manages to avoid it.
Halverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halverson moves out of range as Ashton strikes.#T1#
A left lands for Ashton.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Halverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Halverson defending well as Ashton loads up on a big left hand.
Ashton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halverson doesn't seem bothered though.
Halverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halverson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Halverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton lands a really nice looking cross but Halverson seems unphased.
Halverson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashton doesn't seem bothered though.
Eric Ashton is winning the standup battle so far.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Ashton throwing a counter right hand but Halverson manages to avoid it.
Halverson throws a shot to the body.
Ashton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Halverson. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halverson manages to avoid it.
Halverson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Ashton darts in and clinches Halverson up against the cage.
Come on Ashton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Halverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Halverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halverson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ashton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ashton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halverson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ashton misses with a looping right.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.#T3#
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Halverson is out of range.
Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Halverson scores with the left hand. Ashton knows he should have avoided that one.
Ashton misses with a body shot
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Halverson's shoulder, as Halverson tries to avoid the shot.
Halverson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Halverson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ashton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ashton lands a jab to Halverson's midsection.
Ashton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eric Ashton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Halverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ashton at a distance.
Halverson throws a looping overhand right but Ashton ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ashton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Halverson slips a straight right by Ashton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Halverson misses with a body shot.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halverson.
Ashton looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
A jab from Ashton misses.
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Halverson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ashton 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!
#R3#
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Halverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ashton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ashton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halverson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halverson looking to sit in guard and control but Ashton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ashton looking to sit in guard and control but Halverson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashton is adopting a defensive guard.
Halverson won't allow Ashton to sweep him here.
Halverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Ashton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Halverson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ashton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashton controlling Halverson's posture.
Halverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashton throws a right hand that Halverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Halverson also avoids with ease.
Ashton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Halverson moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Halverson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Eric Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Ashton.
Halverson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ashton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halverson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Halverson takes a swing at Ashton's ribcage but misses.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Halverson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson slips a jab from Ashton.
Halverson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halverson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Ashton looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halverson manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton just misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
Eric Ashton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ashton misses with a hook
and Halverson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thatcher Halverson.
I think Ashton 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Ashton!
Eric Ashton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Thatcher Halverson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Eric for taking the fight.'.
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