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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 36
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Thackeray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weatherspoon.#CUT#
It looks like Marquan Weatherspoon has been cut.
Thackeray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Weatherspoon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Weatherspoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thackeray sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Weatherspoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thackeray defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weatherspoon working the head and body with strikes.
Weatherspoon wants to pass the guard but Thackeray is defending well.
Thackeray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weatherspoon on the ground.#SUB2#
Weatherspoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Weatherspoon is looking for a kimura here.
Weatherspoon slips a nice elbow through Thackeray's hands, connecting with Thackeray's forehead.
Weatherspoon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Weatherspoon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thackeray wants to control but Weatherspoon is keeping busy.
#T1#
Weatherspoon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weatherspoon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weatherspoon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thackeray trying to hold on to Weatherspoon's head to control him but Weatherspoon postures up.
#SUB2#
Weatherspoon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thackeray tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Weatherspoon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marquan Weatherspoon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marquan Weatherspoon thanked Mohito Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Thackeray throws a jab when Bjorkman was well out of range.
Thackeray misses with a jab to the body
and Bjorkman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Baal Thackeray has been cut.
Bjorkman feints a jab promting Thackeray to slip. Bjorkman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thackeray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thackeray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bjorkman's calf.
Thackeray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thackeray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjorkman lands with a hook. Thackeray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thackeray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Bjorkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thackeray misses with a left hand
and Bjorkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thackeray throws a lazy body kick
and Bjorkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thackeray throws a lazy head kick
and Bjorkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Thackeray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjorkman.
Thackeray swings widly with a right hand
and Thackeray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thackeray looks to land a combination but Bjorkman avoids it well.
Thackeray throws a head kick that misses
and Bjorkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thackeray thinking.
Nice body punch from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman connects with the punch.#ROC#
Thackeray is rocked!
We've been told by Bjorkman's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
A head kick by Thackeray misses #CL#
and Bjorkman moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bjorkman breaks from the clinch.
Thackeray throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Bjorkman counters by moving into the clinch.
Bjorkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thackeray.
Thackeray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thackeray can't find room to land a body shot as Bjorkman controls the action.
Bjorkman prevents a body shot from Thackeray.
Bjorkman taking a breather.
Thackeray tries to break the clinch but Bjorkman is controlling the position. #BC#
Bjorkman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thackeray throws a jab when Bjorkman was well out of range.
Bjorkman jabs at Thackeray's body.
Bjorkman cracks a nice hook into Thackeray's ribs.
Thackeray looks winded!
Bjorkman lands a body shot.
A head kick by Thackeray misses
enabling Bjorkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjorkman lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjorkman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thackeray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjorkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjorkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Bjorkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjorkman lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thackeray - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bjorkman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjorkman!
A relieved looking Erik Bjorkman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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