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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Gon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Gon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leone is looking to regain half guard here but Gon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gon advances to mount. #SUB#
Gon has isolated one of Leone's arms. Leone looking to fight him off but Gon twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwik Li Gon!
Kwik Li Gon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Fletcher Leone was interviewed post fight and said 'It doesn't matter if you win or lose, you still in charge of your legacy!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Kwik Li Gon has been cut.
Nelson dances in with a quick combination. Gon is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nelson snaps Gon's head back. Gon stumbles backwards against the cage. Nelson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gon's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gon just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Nelson!
Roger Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 44
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bedorf closes the distance and clinches.
Bedorf has Gon pressed against the cage.
Bedorf just leaning against Gon, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Bedorf.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bedorf gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bedorf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bedorf stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karol Bedorf.
That kick from Bedorf tenderised Gon's leg. Gon is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Bedorf has closed the distance and engaged Gon in a clinch.
Bedorf lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedorf tries to land knees in the clinch but Gon avoids the damage to the body.
Bedorf slows down the pace here.
Gon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gon's coach down at The Highland Way was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Bedorf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gon blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Gon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gon is looking to take a break and control but Bedorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gon advances nicely into full mount.
Bedorf is squirming around, avoiding Gon's attempts to control the action.
Bedorf is looking to improve his position but Gon isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Gon has isolated one of Bedorf's arms. Bedorf looking to fight him off but Gon twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwik Li Gon!
After the big win, Kwik Li Gon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Gon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gon wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Gon wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Gon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gon seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Gon is controlling well.
#T1#
Gon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gon.
Gon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gon is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Gon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to control but Gon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Gon is controlling well.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Gon tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nelson wants to control but Gon is having none of it.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Gon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gon wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Gon content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Gon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nelson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nelson!
Gon keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass. #T3#
Nelson pushes down on Gon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gon is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the action but Gon is working from the bottom.
Nelson trying to control from Gon's half guard. Gon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #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.
Gon keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Gon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwik Li Gon 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##TD2#
Gon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nelson's thigh. Nelson counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Gon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gon has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gon passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gon is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it. #T1#
Gon trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gon is working away from the top position though.
Gon is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Gon uses his free foot to push down on Nelson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nelson.
Gon looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson can't escape the position.
#T2#
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gon postures up.
Nelson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nelson is surviving well by controlling Gon's body position as best he can.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kwik Li Gon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gon controlling his opponent.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Gon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gon tries to control but Nelson wriggling away. #T3#
Gon avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Gon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Gon maintains control.
Gon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson regains half guard.#SUB#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gon pulls his head out easily.
Gon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Gon moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Gon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gon trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Gon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gon trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwik Li Gon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gon has time to react.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Kwik Li Gon has been cut.
Gon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gon should have avoided that one.
Nelson sizes up Gon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gon 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 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Nelson!
Roger Nelson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Roger Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 32
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Gon fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Gon drives through with a takedown into Talbot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gon forces his way into half guard.
Gon moves nicely into side control.
Gon advances to full mount.
Gon controlling the pace for now.
Gon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gon swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwik Li Gon!
Kwik Li Gon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Jefferson Talbot had this to say: 'I got sloppy and he got lucky.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Benz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gon shoots in for a double leg but Benz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benz thinks about the counter body kick.
Gon misses with a takedown
and Benz counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Benz clinches up against the cage.
Benz wants to get back to striking at distance but Gon won't allow it.
Gon wants to take the fight to the mat but Benz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwik Li Gon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benz wants to break free but Gon has control.
Gon is trying to drag Benz to the mat but Benz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gon looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benz tries to break the clinch but Gon is controlling the position. #T1#
Benz gets underhooks to prevent Gon's takedown attempt.
Gon is looking for a takedown.
Gon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Benz.
Benz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Benz.
Benz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gon goes for a takedown attempt but Benz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Gon feints and as Benz raises his hands in defense, Gon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Benz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Benz working for a triangle but Gon defends it easily.
Gon pushes down on Benz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gon is pressing down on Benz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benz is holding on for now. #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.
Gon not doing much here.
Gon trying to pass the guard but Benz defending well.
Gon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Benz won't allow Gon to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gon moves into full mount! Benz won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercedes Benz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Gon gets the takedown into side control.
Gon is looking to take a break and control but Benz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benz prevents Gon from improving position.
Gon staying calm.
Benz tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benz being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Gon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Gon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benz's legs.
Gon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gon advances to full mount.
Gon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gon wants to control the pace but Benz is squirming around nicely.
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Benz is squirming around, avoiding Gon's attempts to control the action.
Gon controlling the pace for now.
Gon wants to control the pace but Benz is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Benz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kwik Li Gon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gon controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Gon looking to secure an arm triangle but Benz defends it well. #T3#
Gon tries to control but Benz wriggling away.
Gon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gon but it's paid off an Benz is forced to tap! Nice work by Gon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwik Li Gon!
Kwik Li Gon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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