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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by I dont believe a word. Harvey has chosen Bitches Brew as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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188 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harvey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Doug Harvey has been cut.
Hansen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roger Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Harvey trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Harvey preventing the sweep.
Harvey prevents Hansen from getting back to his feet.
Hansen is adopting a defensive guard.
Harvey thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen keeping full guard, as Harvey tries to pass.
Hansen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Harvey is now in half guard.
Harvey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hansen looks to land a right hand but Harvey moved out of range.
A big left from Hansen misses.
Hansen misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hansen throws out the jab.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Harvey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hansen to the mat! Hansen manages to get full guard.
Hansen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harvey looking to pass the guard.
Harvey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harvey preventing the sweep.
Harvey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harvey is one step ahead there.
Harvey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harvey moves into the clinch.
Hansen throws an elbow that misses.
Hansen breaks the clinch.
Harvey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harvey lands in his opponent's guard.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey postures up in Hansen's guard and throws a big left but Hansen blocks it.
Harvey passes into half guard.
Hansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harvey.
Harvey wants to advance to full mount but Hansen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Harvey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Harvey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Harvey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harvey wants to clinch up but Hansen keeps it at a distance.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Harvey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hansen swinging wildly here.
Harvey lands with a slapping head kick.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Harvey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvey dives in and grabs Hansen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hansen pushes down on Harvey's head and hops out.
A head kick by Hansen misses
and Harvey counters with a shoot takedown. Hansen fights it but they end up in guard.
Harvey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hansen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harvey stands up over Hansen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey throwing strikes from guard but Hansen blocks nicely.
Harvey cracks Hansen with a solid left hand.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Harvey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harvey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harvey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harvey pushes down on Hansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harvey seems to be looking for submissions.
Harvey is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hansen looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Harvey tries to clinch up but Hansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Harvey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hansen throws a wild body kick that Harvey sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Hansen misses its intended target.
Hansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roger Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Harvey.
Hansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hansen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harvey.
Hansen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harvey moves out of range of the body kick from Hansen.
Hansen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen trying to keep a closed guard but Harvey is proving a slippery customer.
Hansen controlling the position.
Hansen is trying to keep Harvey in close.
Harvey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harvey passes Hansen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hansen is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Harvey'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!
Hansen throws a body kick the misses
and Harvey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hansen's guard.
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Hansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harvey passes Hansen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harvey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hansen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harvey is looking to pass Hansen's guard but actually Hansen recovers to full guard.
Harvey throws a strike but Hansen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Roger Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansen gets to his feet - Harvey follows without any prompting.
Harvey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hansen's guard.
Hansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harvey manages to get himself to full guard.
Hansen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harvey is proving hard to escape from.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
Hansen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harvey's guard.
Hansen throws and elbow that misses. Harvey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hansen's guard. Nice move by Harvey!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey lands a couple of elbows.
Harvey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Harvey wants to stand but Hansen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harvey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harvey is looking to pass Hansen's guard but actually Hansen recovers to full guard.
Hansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harvey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Harvey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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