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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 34
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Veli with that takedown attempt.
Stanfield scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Giorgos Veli has been cut.
Stanfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stanfield lands a leg kick that knocks Veli off balance momentarily.
Veli shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veli with a poor takedown #KD#
and Stanfield counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veli! Stanfield lets Veli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Veli is rocked!
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgos Veli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield.
Veli is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veli seems to have recovered his senses.
Veli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stanfield swivels and escapes.
Veli goes for a double leg but Stanfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stanfield continues to drive forward.
No luck for Veli with that takedown attempt.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Veli moves out of range.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Veli fails with the takedown#KD#
and Stanfield counters with a head kick that drops Veli to the mat! Veli scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Stanfield drops Veli with a huge uppercut! Veli drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stanfield is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Stanfield!
An intense looking Marlo Stanfield took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The Motherfuckin' KING is Back! Amr how about number 3?'.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 32
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Veli with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veli's guard.
Larratt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
Larratt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larratt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larratt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Larratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larratt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veli is breathing heavily.
Larratt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larratt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veli being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veli with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veli's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgos Veli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larratt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veli is keeping the position for now.
Larratt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larratt throwing strikes from guard but Veli blocks nicely.
Larratt works over Veli with some ground and pound from guard.
Larratt lands a couple of elbows.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard.
Larratt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Larratt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veli's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veli tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larratt stays in close to Veli's body and controls the position. #T4#
Veli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt throws a big right hand that misses.
Larratt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larratt throwing strikes from guard but Veli blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veli's head.
Veli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt. #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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt 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#
Veli misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Veli won't be happy with that.
Larratt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Veli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The strikes coming from Larratt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Larratt throws an elbow but Veli slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Larratt.
Veli is being controlled here.
Veli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Larratt connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Veli is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Larratt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larratt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Veli is being controlled here. #T1#
Larratt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Veli is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Larratt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Larratt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Larratt throws a strike aimed at the side of Veli's head but Veli avoids it well.
Larratt throws an elbow but Veli slips to the side and avoids it well.
Larratt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Larratt trying to control the position but Veli is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veli looks to clinch #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Larratt.
Larratt throws an elbow but Veli slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Larratt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Veli's face as Larratt controls the position.
Larratt tries to score with some ground and pound. Veli controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veli can't do much from the bottom here.
Larratt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Larratt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Larratt misses with the ground and pound.
Veli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT2#
It looks like Giorgos Veli has been cut.
Larratt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Veli to see if he's OK.
Larratt controlling the position. #T3#
Veli dodges the ground and pound from Larratt.
Larratt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veli parries the strikes from Larratt easily there. Larratt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veli to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Veli parries the strikes from Larratt easily there. Larratt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veli to escape.
Larratt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veli shoots and misses #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larratt postures up in Veli's guard and throws a big left but Veli blocks it.
Larratt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Veli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larratt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Veli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt content to stall in guard here.
Larratt trying to control but Veli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giorgos Veli's cut.
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#
Veli misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Veli has momentary wrist control but Larratt slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larratt is working Veli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Larratt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larratt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Veli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Giorgos Veli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veli fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veli!
Veli trying to remain calm as Larratt controls from the top position.
Larratt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Larratt working the body and head with strikes.
Larratt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Veli parries the strikes from Larratt easily there. Larratt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veli to escape.
#T2#
Veli managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Larratt.
Larratt cracks Veli with a big right hand but Veli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Larratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larratt scoring with punches and elbows.
Larratt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Larratt lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Veli is rocked!
Larratt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oh Veli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larratt working the ground and pound but Veli is defending the strikes.
Veli seems to have got his legs back now.
Larratt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Larratt tries to move to mount but Veli blocks the move with his legs.
Larratt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Larratt cracks Veli with a big elbow.
Larratt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Veli parries the strikes from Larratt easily there. Larratt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veli to escape.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown. Veli fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgos Veli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larratt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Veli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Larratt wants to control from the top but Veli keeps moving.
Veli keeping full guard, as Larratt tries to pass.
Larratt cracks Veli with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt is looking to work some ground and pound but Veli has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Larratt 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giorgos Veli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veli falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Larratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larratt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Veli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dudley was covering up waiting for the punch and Veli finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Dudley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Veli presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Veli gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Dudley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dudley managing to control the position.
Veli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veli wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Dudley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dudley is trying to control the position but Veli postures up.
Veli trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Dudley working for a triangle but Veli defends it easily.
#SUB#
Dudley is looking for a triangle but Veli pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Veli drops back looking for a leg! Dudley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dudley manages to kick Veli off! Veli jumps back into Dudley's guard.
Veli postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
Veli content to stall in guard here.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Veli from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB#
Dudley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dudley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Veli stacks Dudley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Veli!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veli in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here as Veli stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Veli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Veli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudley keeps working. #T3#
Dudley pushes Veli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Veli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Veli wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Veli scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Veli crashes against the mat.
Dudley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Veli on the ground.
Dudley tries to buck Veli off but Veli is having none of it.
Veli sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dudley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Veli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Veli laying and praying for a moment but Dudley takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Veli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dudley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Veli slips a nice elbow through Dudley's hands, connecting with Dudley's forehead.
Dudley is trying to stand.
Veli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dudley defending well though.
Dudley won't allow Veli to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Veli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dudley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veli wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Veli wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Dudley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Veli keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Veli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Veli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Veli is working for a kimura but Dudley is defending it quite comfortably.
Dudley controlling the position for now.
Veli lands strikes from half guard.
Dudley pushes Veli off looking to stand but Veli dives back in and keeps control.
Dudley wants to stand back up but Veli manages to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Veli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Veli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dudley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dudley is pushing Veli's head away, looking to escape. Veli manages to hold on to the position though.
Veli trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Veli working the ground and pound but Dudley is defending the strikes.
Veli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dudley is avoiding damage well.
Veli laying and praying for a moment but Dudley takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Veli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dudley is just riding it out for now. Veli eventually gives up the hold.
Dudley wants to control but Veli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Veli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Dudley wants to get back to his feet.
Giorgos Veli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dudley trying to control but Veli postures up.
#SUB2#
Veli is trying to work for a kimura but Dudley is defending well.
Veli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Veli prevents Dudley from standing back up.
#SUB#
Dudley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Veli is looking for a kimura but Dudley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veli to get the leverage. #T3#
Veli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Veli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dudley defending well though.
Veli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley is not content to let Veli control the position.#SUB2#
Veli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dudley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dudley is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veli works his way into full mount!
Dudley is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Veli has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Veli looking to break Dudley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dudley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Veli will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dudley trying to control the position but Veli manages to sink in the hooks.
Veli trying to control momentarily.
Veli avoiding Dudley 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Veli is persistently looking for the submission but Dudley is defending it well.
Dudley is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgos Veli 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dudley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dudley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dudley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veli defending well though.
Veli is looking to control Dudley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veli avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Dudley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veli's head.
Dudley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dudley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veli defending well though.
Dudley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dudley wants to control but Veli is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Dudley there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley is taking a breather. Veli 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.
Dudley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dudley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dudley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veli's head. #T2#
Dudley slows the pace down in half guard.
Veli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dudley.
Dudley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dudley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dudley gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Veli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##TD2#
Veli scores with a takedown into Dudley's guard.#SUB2#
Dudley wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Veli's hips, looking to push off. But Veli grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Dudley screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Giorgos Veli!
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