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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
27 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orlow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlow misses the jab.
Orlow throws a hook but Mulqvist avoids it easily.
Orlow throws a head kick but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Mulqvist is looking to clinch but Orlow is avoiding it.
Orlow cracks the inside of Mulqvist's front leg.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Mulqvist moves out of range easily.
Orlow throws a chopping leg kick but Mulqvist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mulqvist swings for the body but Orlow moves out of range.
Mulqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlow lands a nice shot that snaps Mulqvist's head back.
Nikolaj Orlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulqvist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mulqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlow scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow misses with an uppercut. Mulqvist saw that one coming.
Mulqvist drops his hands momentarily and Orlow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlow moves away.
Mulqvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mulqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Orlow moves out of range easily.
Orlow ducks right into an uppercut from Mulqvist.
Orlow throws a hook but Mulqvist avoids it easily.
Mulqvist misses with a looping right.
Orlow missing with a left hand there. Mulqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mulqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlow.
Mulqvist blocks a head kick by Orlow.
Nikolaj Orlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlow is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlow missing with a left hand there. Mulqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Orlow finds it's way through Mulqvist's defenses.
Orlow misses with a head kick.
Mulqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mulqvist.
Orlow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlow moves away.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Orlow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mulqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Orlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulqvist moves away.
Orlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Mulqvist punishes Orlow's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Orlow misses.
Mulqvist throws a hook to the side of Orlow's head but Orlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orlow lands with a hook. Mulqvist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mulqvist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orlow has time to react.
It looks like Nikolaj Orlow has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mulqvist.
Orlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulqvist manages to avoid it.
Orlow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mulqvist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orlow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mulqvist throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist misses with a double jab.
Mulqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mulqvist moves forwards but Orlow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mulqvist walks into a left hand.
Mulqvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlow connects with a leg kick. Mulqvist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mulqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orlow checks it well.
Orlow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mulqvist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orlow's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow tries to sprawl but Mulqvist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mulqvist is keen to just control but Orlow is a slippery customer.
Orlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harri Mulqvist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolaj Orlow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow moves out of range as Mulqvist strikes.
Orlow thuds a left hand into Mulqvist's body.
Mulqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harri Mulqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orlow tries to sprawl but Mulqvist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Orlow wants to control but Mulqvist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mulqvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlow's head.
Orlow manages to get to full guard.
Mulqvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulqvist has managed to get both his arms back between Orlow's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlow, not yet.
Mulqvist trying to control but Orlow is working from the bottom.
Mulqvist 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.
Mulqvist won't allow Orlow to sweep him here.
Mulqvist with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist 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.
Orlow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orlow keeping moving, preventing Mulqvist from controlling successfully.
Mulqvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mulqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulqvist's guard.
Orlow wants to stand but Mulqvist has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlow trying to control but Mulqvist is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow postures up.
Orlow stopping the sweep attempt from Mulqvist.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolaj Orlow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mulqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mulqvist looks for the body kick but Orlow saw that one coming.
Orlow misses with a low kick.
Orlow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mulqvist's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to score with a low kick but Orlow moves his leg out of the way.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Orlow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orlow moves out of range of the leg kick from Mulqvist.
Orlow scores with a jab. Mulqvist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mulqvist throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Mulqvist tenderised Orlow's leg. Orlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulqvist moves away.
Orlow throws a looping overhand right but Mulqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Mulqvist scores with a decent looking hook.
Mulqvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulqvist takes a swing at Orlow's ribcage but misses.
Mulqvist tries to land a front kick but Orlow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick from Mulqvist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolaj Orlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mulqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlow.
Orlow throws an overhand right that lands on Mulqvist's shoulder, as Mulqvist tries to avoid the shot.
Orlow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mulqvist throws a hook but Orlow blocks it.
Orlow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mulqvist checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Orlow misses
and Mulqvist counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Orlow misses.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlow moves away.
Mulqvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mulqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlow throws the left hand but Mulqvist avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mulqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mulqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulqvist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orlow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulqvist lands with a straight right. Orlow didn't see that one coming.
Orlow misses with a straight left.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mulqvist!
Orlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mulqvist lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlow blocks the body kick.
Mulqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Orlow as he checks the leg kick.
Mulqvist throws a hook to the side of Orlow's head but Orlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow lands a nice hook to Mulqvist's body. Mulqvist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mulqvist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlow misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlow, right into the meat.
Mulqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist lands with an overhand left.
Mulqvist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlow. That did some damage!
Harri Mulqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist lands with a good body shot.
Mulqvist misses the jab.
Orlow tests Mulqvist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlow throws a lazy right hand but Mulqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlow moves away from the strike by Mulqvist.
Orlow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mulqvist throws a body punch but Orlow moves out of range.
Orlow throws a head kick that Mulqvist semi-blocks.
Mulqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Mulqvist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orlow's hands.
Mulqvist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Orlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mulqvist throws a wild body kick that Orlow sees coming a mile off.
Mulqvist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Orlow.
Orlow throws a jab when Mulqvist was well out of range.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Mulqvist moves out of range easily.
Mulqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Orlow misses.
Orlow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolaj Orlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mulqvist feints and as Orlow raises his hands in defense, Mulqvist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Mulqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mulqvist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!
Harri Mulqvist managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160, into his post fight interview.
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