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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 23
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogdanas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogdanas moves away.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Bogdanas avoids nicely.
Jefferson thuds his right hand into Bogdanas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bogdanas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Bogdanas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogdanas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bogdanas looks to throw a body kick
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jefferson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogdanas walks into a straight right hand from Jefferson.#T1#
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogdanas.
Jefferson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bogdanas counters with a one-two to the body.
Jefferson lands with a nice body punch.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogdanas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogdanas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jefferson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jefferson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Bogdanas has managed to clinch.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogdanas backwards. #T2#
Bogdanas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Jefferson.
Bogdanas working hard to break the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jefferson on the inside.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Bogdanas's head.
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogdanass head.
Jefferson is stalling here.
Jefferson effectively controlling the action here.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.#T3#
Bogdanas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferson.
Bogdanas can't break the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bogdanas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Bogdanas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jefferson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogdanas.
A short left from Jefferson.
Bogdanas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bogdanas up against the cage.#T4#
Bogdanas tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferson.
Bogdanas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bogdanas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Bogdanas can't break the clinch.
Bogdanas is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Bogdanas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Jefferson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bogdanas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Bogdanas is looking for the big counter here.
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogdanas's hands.
Jefferson is looking to wear down Bogdanas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Bogdanas ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Bogdanas.
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Bogdanas moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Bogdanas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bogdanas shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferson tries to sprawl out of it but Bogdanas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geoff Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson stuns Bogdanas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Jefferson. Those never looked like landing.
As Jefferson backs off Bogdanas throws a huge counter combo but Jefferson manages to avoid it all.
Jefferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogdanas.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogdanas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws a right hand that Bogdanas ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogdanas also avoids with ease.
Jefferson takes a swing at Bogdanas's ribcage but misses.
Bogdanas wants to counter with a clinch but Jefferson pushes him away.
Bogdanas slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Bogdanas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denisas Bogdanas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Jefferson lands a big right hand that sends Bogdanas crashing to the mat! Jefferson stays standing though and waves Bogdanas back to his feet!#ROC#
Bogdanas is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogdanas is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogdanas misses with a takedown attempt
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogdanas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Geoff Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogdanas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogdanas seems to have recovered his senses.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
Jefferson clobbers Bogdanas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Bogdanas avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Bogdanas dives in and grabs Jefferson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes down on Bogdanas's head and hops out.
Geoff Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denisas Bogdanas.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson drops Bogdanas with a naaaaasty hook - Bogdanas is in real trouble here! Jefferson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoff Jefferson!
A determined Geoff Jefferson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Denisas Bogdanas had this to say: 'Sorry'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bogdanas shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdanas misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Rivera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bogdanas's guard.
Rivera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogdanas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rivera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera advances to half guard. #T1#
Rivera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rivera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Rivera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Rivera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bogdanas turns into him and now he's in Rivera's guard.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bogdanas's guard. #REVR#
Rivera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Bogdanas is trying to escape the position but Rivera is controlling the position. #SUB#
Rivera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rivera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bogdanas is avoiding damage well.
Rivera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The strikes coming from Rivera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rivera just content to control the position.
Rivera advances to full mount.
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!
Bogdanas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Rivera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Rivera goes for an armbar but Bogdanas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bogdanas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheyenne Rivera 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#
Some wild striking there from Bogdanas.
Rivera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bogdanas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Bogdanas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogdanas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bogdanas. #TD#
Rivera gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rivera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bogdanas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Rivera has hold of Bogdanas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bogdanas seems comfortable defending it but Rivera has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bogdanas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bogdanas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rivera couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cheyenne Rivera!
Cheyenne Rivera is the new welterweight champion!
In defeat, Denisas Bogdanas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Bogdanas throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
#TD2#
Bogdanas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.#ES#
Steele has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bogdanas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries to clinch there but Bogdanas circles away.
Bogdanas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steele.
A right-left combo lands from Bogdanas.
Bogdanas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogdanas throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogdanas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogdanas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steele. #T1#
Steele avoids the head kick by Bogdanas.
Steele darts in looking for a takedown but Bogdanas gets double underhooks and turns Steele into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanas misses with a double jab.
Steele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bogdanas throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Steele blocks a head kick by Bogdanas.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogdanas circles away.
#T2##CL2#
Bogdanas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bogdanas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bogdanas moves into the clinch.
Bogdanas is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Bogdanas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steele wants to take the fight to the mat but Bogdanas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bogdanas decides to pull guard.
Steele cracks Bogdanas with a solid left hand.#T3##SU#
Steele gets to his feet. Bogdanas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Bogdanas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.#ES#
Steele has his feet on Bogdanas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bogdanas.
Steele is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bogdanas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bogdanas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bogdanas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steele to regain full guard.
Bogdanas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Steele is looking for a triangle but Bogdanas pushes his legs off easily.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Bogdanas from controlling successfully.
Bogdanas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bogdanas won't allow Steele to sweep him here. #SUB#
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Bogdanas defends easily.
#SUB#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bogdanas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denisas Bogdanas 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#
Bogdanas lands a front kick.
Bogdanas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steele blocks a head kick by Bogdanas.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanas misses with a body kick. #CL#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Bogdanas wants to break free but Steele has control.
#T1#
Steele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bogdanas walks away with a smile on his face. Steele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Bogdanas wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
#TD2#
Bogdanas successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Steele drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bogdanas dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Bogdanas stands and steps away. Steele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Bogdanas looks to land a combination. Steele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bogdanas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogdanas swinging wildly here.
Steele feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Bogdanas moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Bogdanas wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3##TD2#
Bogdanas drags the fight down to the ground.
Steele working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Steele stands and steps away. Bogdanas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Bogdanas.
Denisas Bogdanas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele blocks a head kick by Bogdanas.
Steele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bogdanas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogdanas throws a head kick that misses.
Steele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bogdanas throws a head kick that misses.
As Bogdanas backs away, Steele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bogdanas is breathing heavily.#T4#
Bogdanas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bogdanas avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bogdanas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bogdanas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denisas Bogdanas 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bogdanas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steele's half guard.#ES#
Steele manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bogdanas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Bogdanas has clasped his hands together around Steele's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bogdanas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bogdanas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steele regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bogdanas.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jarrett Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bogdanas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Bogdanas stands and steps away. Steele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Bogdanas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steele keeps control of Bogdanas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Bogdanas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele tries to clinch but Bogdanas is having none of it.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bogdanas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bogdanas.
A combination from Bogdanas does no damage.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Bogdanas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Steele manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bogdanas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Bogdanas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Bogdanas tightens his grip and picks Steele up, before dumping him to the ground. Steele manages to land in guard. #ES#
Steele manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bogdanas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Bogdanas. No joy for Steele on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bogdanas gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele is trying to get back to half guard.
Steele wants to control but Bogdanas postures up.
Bogdanas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working. #T4##SU2#
Bogdanas decides to stand back up.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Bogdanas moves into the clinch successfully.
Bogdanas is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.#BC2#
Bogdanas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogdanas throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jarrett Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denisas Bogdanas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Steele connects with a nice short shot to Bogdanas's temple.
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 Jarrett Steele.
I think Bogdanas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denisas Bogdanas!
A very excited looking Denisas Bogdanas 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.
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