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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 23
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrickson stuffs the takedown attempt from Vogelo. Vogelo gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Horrickson clinches up against the cage.
Horrickson digs a right hand underneath Vogelo's ribcage. Vogelo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horrickson.
Horrickson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horrickson digs a right hand underneath Vogelo's ribcage. Vogelo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horrickson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horrickson digs a right hand underneath Vogelo's ribcage. Vogelo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogelo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horrickson to keep the fight standing.
Horrickson scores with a shot to the side of Vogelo's head.
A short left from Horrickson.
Horrickson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A short right from Horrickson on the inside. #ROC#
Vogelo is rocked!
Horrickson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vogelos head.
Vogelo is still on wobbly legs! Can Horrickson finish him?
A short left from Horrickson.
A body shot lands from Horrickson.
Vogelo looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Horrickson.
Good body shot from Horrickson.
Vogelo seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrickson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Horrickson.
A short uppercut from Horrickson.
Horrickson digs a right hand underneath Vogelo's ribcage. Vogelo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horrickson gets through Vogelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Horrickson drops Vogelo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vogelo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
A short right from Horrickson.
Horrickson mutters something to Vogelo before pushing him back against the cage. As Vogelo comes back towards him, Horrickson unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Vogelo clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Horrickson!
Kimi Horrickson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Jonas Vogelo stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good fight man'.
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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: 21
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Vogelo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Undav is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Undav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogelo pulls his head out easily.
Undav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vogelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vogelo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vogelo is working for a kimura but Undav is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vogelo 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.
#T1##SUB2#
Undav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vogelo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vogelo is looking for a kimura but Undav is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogelo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vogelo wants to work for an arm triangle but Undav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Vogelo is looking for a kimura here.
#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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vogelo prevents Undav from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Undav looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vogelo is looking for a kimura but Undav is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogelo to get the leverage.
Undav trying to hold on to Vogelo's head to control him but Vogelo postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Vogelo wants to work for an arm triangle but Undav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Vogelo is trying to work for a kimura but Undav is defending well.
#SUB#
Vogelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Undav sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Vogelo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Undav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Undav wants to control but Vogelo is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Vogelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Vogelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Undav sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Undav is looking to control Vogelo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Undav avoid being mounted?
Undav won't allow Vogelo to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Vogelo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vogelo is looking to clinch.
Undav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vogelo defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Undav as Vogelo shoots in.
Undav checks the leg kick.
Undav stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Undav wants it to stay on the feet.
Undav throws a counter combo.
Undav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vogelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Undav but Undav pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Vogelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Undav slaps away a takedown attempt from Vogelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Undav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Undav is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Vogelo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Undav to the ground. Vogelo is now in Undav's guard.
Undav wants to control the position but Vogelo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Undav tries to get to full guard but Vogelo has control of the leg.
Undav moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Undav working a defensive guard but Vogelo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Undav can't do much from the bottom here.
Undav trying to control but Vogelo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Vogelo working for a choke but Undav reverses nicely into Vogelo 's guard. #T2#
Vogelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Vogelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Undav is aware though and is defending well.
Vogelo being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Undav stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Undav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vogelo.
Vogelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Undav.#T3#
Vogelo shoots in for a double leg but Undav sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vogelo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Undav swivels and escapes.
Undav shoots in but no luck this time.
Undav explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Undav clinches. #BC2#
Undav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Undav moves into range and clinches up with Vogelo.#BC2#
Undav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vogelo throws a lazy right hand but Undav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Undav moves into range and clinches up with Vogelo.#BC2#
Undav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Undav.
Jonas Vogelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Undav tenderised Vogelo's leg. Vogelo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Undav has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Undav fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vogelo, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Undav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Undav with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Undav drives through and clinches with Vogelo against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deniz Undav 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Undav rushes Vogelo and presses him up against the ropes.
Vogelo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Undav breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Undav clinches up against the ropes.
Undav taking a breather. #BC2#
Undav breaks from the clinch.
Undav stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Undav wants it to stay on the feet.
Vogelo sets himself, and Undav steps forward looking for the clinch! Vogelo avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Undav rushes Vogelo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vogelo is trying to pull guard but Undav turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Vogelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogelo gets underhooks to prevent Undav's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Undav breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Undav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vogelo but Vogelo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Undav closes the distance and pushes Vogelo back into the ropes.
Undav is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vogelo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Vogelo pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Vogelo looking for a triangle here. Undav is fighting it but it looks tight! Vogelo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Undav is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonas Vogelo!
After winning the bout, Jonas Vogelo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Vogelo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Vogelo closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body.
Jefferson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vogelo's elbow.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vogelo backwards.
Jefferson lands a right hand.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Vogelo's head. #T1#
Jefferson lands a left hand.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson gets through Vogelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jefferson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vogelo.#T2#
Vogelo goes for a takedown attempt but Jefferson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vogelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jefferson tests Vogelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Vogelo slams his shin into Jefferson's torso.
Vogelo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vogelo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Vogelo is rocked!
Geoff Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vogelo.
Oh Vogelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Vogelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vogelo.
Vogelo seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Jefferson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vogelo sprawling to the canvas! Vogelo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jefferson finish him?!
Vogelo wants to clinch.
Crack! Jefferson connects with the perfect overhand right and Vogelo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jefferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geoff Jefferson!
A pretty intense looking Geoff Jefferson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Jonas Vogelo was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good fight man'.
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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: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Raza throws a body kick that misses.
Marshall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Marshall rushes Raza and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raza blocks an elbow strike from Marshall.
Raza throws a head punch that misses.
Raza misses with a punch on the inside.
Raza misses with a punch on the inside.
Raza misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Raza.
Raza tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Raza throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
Raza tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Raza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall. That did some damage!
A low kick from Raza is predictable there #TD2#
and Marshall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marshall.
Marshall with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raza works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marshall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marshall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marshall cracks Raza with a solid left hand.#T2#
Marshall works over Raza with some ground and pound from guard.
Marshall lands a couple of digs.
Raza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marshall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Marshall drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Marshall as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Raza screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Marshall! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Marshall!
The defeated Hakim Raza had this to say: 'Fuck you!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Marshall leaves Dennis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Marshall rushes Dennis and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dennis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marshall regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Marshall has his feet on Dennis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billy Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennis moves out of range of the body kick from Marshall.
A left and a right from Marshall both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonel Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Marshall drives through and clinches with Dennis against the cage.
Marshall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dennis has him pressed against the cage.
Dennis keeps control of Marshall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Marshall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marshall is defending well against a takedown attempt.#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.#TD2#
Marshall has picked Dennis up - he's going for a ride! Marshall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marshall.
Marshall wants to take a breather but Dennis is having none of it.
Marshall controlling the pace.
Marshall throwing shots but Dennis is blocking nicely.
Dennis trying to control here.
Marshall controlling the action here.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dennis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
Marshall uses his free foot to push down on Dennis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dennis. #T3#
Marshall looking to finish with strikes here!
Marshall looking to finish with strikes here!
Marshall misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Marshall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marshall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dennis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marshall.
Dennis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marshall.
Marshall unloads with some shots from mount but Dennis bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Marshall throwing strikes but Dennis recovers to half guard. A much better position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennis trying to control here.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Marshall sits in half guard.
Marshall throwing shots but Dennis is blocking nicely.
Dennis tries to kick Marshall off but Marshall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Marshall is working for a kimura but Dennis is defending it quite comfortably.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dennis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Marshall 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##CL#
Marshall gets tackled into the cage by Dennis. Dennis maintains the clinch.
Marshall is trying to force a seperation but Dennis has the dominant position.#TD2#
Marshall has Dennis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marshall pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dennis tumbling to the mat - Marshall dives into Dennis's guard.#ES#
Dennis wriggles free and stands up.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses.
Dennis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall circles away.
Marshall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall throws a combination. Dennis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis blocks a head kick by Marshall.
A counter left hand to the body from Dennis misses its target.#T1##TD2#
Marshall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dennis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marshall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dennis struggling a bit here.
Dennis is looking to reverse the position.
Dennis sneaks back into half guard.
Dennis tries to get to full guard but Marshall has control of the leg.
Marshall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU2#
Marshall decides to return to a standing position.
Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Dennis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marshall.#TD2#
Dennis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2##SUB#
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Dennis blocks nicely.
Dennis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Dennis.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marshall prevents Dennis from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Marshall takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall tries to break the clinch but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall prevents it.
Marshall working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses.
Marshall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dennis prevents Marshall from breaking the clinch.
Marshall wants to get back to striking at distance but Dennis won't allow it.
Marshall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonel Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Marshall has hold of one of Dennis's legs. Dennis is fighting the takedown attempt but Marshall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dennis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Marshall gets control of Dennis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marshall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Marshall has his feet on Dennis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dennis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marshall pinned against the cage. Marshall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marshall as he jumps to the side.
Marshall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dennis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marshall.#T1##CL2#
Marshall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dennis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonel Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall is trying to break the clinch but Dennis has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marshall. #T2#
Marshall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marshall lands a jab-cross combination.
Marshall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall works over Dennis's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Dennis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Marshall! Dennis is backing up but he can't get away as Marshall lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dennis and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Marshall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Aliukonyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aliukonyte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aliukonyte manages to circle out of the way.
Aliukonyte misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Aliukonyte misses #TD#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aliukonyte is looking to get back to is feet but Martinez passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliukonyte is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martinez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Martinez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aliukonyte will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Aliukonyte bucks up and tries to throw Martinez off but instead Martinez has got his back!
Martinez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aliukonyte doesn't escape.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martinez cracks Aliukonyte with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Aliukonyte from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Martinez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aliukonyte doesn't escape.
Aliukonyte wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Aliukonyte looks winded!#SUB#
Aliukonyte is trying to defend against the choke here but Martinez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Martinez Tightens the hold and Aliukonyte taps out furiously! Martinez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerrod Martinez!
Marija Aliukonyte spoke after the fight, saying 'do you have blunt?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Perry clinches up with Vogelo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Perry jumps into guard, dragging Vogelo to the mat.
#SUB2#
Vogelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vogelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vogelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Physical Training Sparring Gym inform me that Vogelo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Vogelo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perry! #REVR#
Vogelo wants to control but Perry postures up.
Vogelo is letting Perry control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogelo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vogelo wants to control but Perry is keeping busy.
#T1#
Vogelo is looking for a sweep. Perry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perry is thwarting Vogelo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Vogelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perry working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Vogelo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Perry. Oh but Vogelo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Perry goes limp - he's gone! Vogelo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonas Vogelo!
An out of breath Jonas Vogelo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace throws a counter high kick but Vogelo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vogelo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vogelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Wallace drives through with a takedown into Vogelo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Wallace is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vogelo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wallace is looking to defend but Vogelo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wallace! Vogelo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wallace taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonas Vogelo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Vogelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vogelo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vogelo.
Vogelo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogelo is just out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination but Vogelo avoids it well. #CL2#
Vogelo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to break free but Vogelo pushes him back against the cage.
Vogelo has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Vogelo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vogelo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Vogelo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Vogelo has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jonas Vogelo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Vogelo clinches up with Mccarthy and pushes him back against the cage.
Mccarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vogelo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Vogelo clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Vogelo jumps guard.
Vogelo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Vogelo is looking for a triangle but Mccarthy pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy wants to control from the top but Vogelo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vogelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mccarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vogelo on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Mccarthy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vogelo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mccarthy is looking to defend but Vogelo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mccarthy! Vogelo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mccarthy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonas Vogelo!
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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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