PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Doom (ranked 2397 p4p, 363 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1466 p4p, 237 weight class). Project Doom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Doom
vs
Hedman Karlsson

195 cm
27
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
173 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Hedman Karlsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Hedman Karlsson rushes Doom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hedman Karlsson lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Doom fails to land.
Hedman Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Doom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hedman Karlsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Doom's brow.
Doom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hedman Karlsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Doom's brow.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Doom.

Doom breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doom.
Doom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Doom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doom. Doom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hedman Karlsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doom swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Doom counters with a two punch combo.
Doom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a low kick.
Doom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedman Karlsson under the eye.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hedman Karlsson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Doom.
Hedman Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doom throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Doom throws a head kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Hedman Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hedman Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Doom misses with a double jab.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a punch to the head.
Doom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Doom throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson avoids it easily.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Hedman Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Project Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab.
Doom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson tries to clinch up but Doom circles away and keeps his distance.
Doom moves out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Doom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to clinch but Doom is avoiding it.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doom scores with the left hand. Hedman Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doom scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doom misses with a hook to the body
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice body shot.
Doom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hedman Karlsson wants to land a leg kick but Doom is out of range.
Doom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman Karlsson.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Doom looks to land a left hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Hedman Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hedman Karlsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Doom.

Hedman Karlsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Doom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hedman Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doom is looking to escape.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass to mount but Doom is defending the position.
Hedman Karlsson with the ground and pound but Doom uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Doom to sweep him here.
Doom seems keen to control Hedman Karlsson's posture.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom wants to stand up but Hedman Karlsson is controlling him.
Hedman Karlsson works over Doom with some ground and pound from guard.
Doom wants to stand but Hedman Karlsson is controlling the position.
Doom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedman Karlsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doom's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Doom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doom wants to sweep but no luck.
Hedman Karlsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doom is trying to keep Hedman Karlsson in close.
Hedman Karlsson pushes down on Doom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Doom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doom is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom is looking to improve his position but Hedman Karlsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Doom is working hard here to advance position.
Hedman Karlsson looking to control but Doom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of good shots and Doom has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hedman Karlsson scores with punches from the back.
Doom is trying to break free.
Well, with Hedman Karlsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Doom is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Doom is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson tries to keep control of the position but Doom is staying busy.
Doom is trapped and Hedman Karlsson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Doom can't escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Doom hold on?!
Doom just trying to survive but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hedman Karlsson scores with strikes from the back.
Doom trying to get back to his feet but Hedman Karlsson is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Doom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Hedman Karlsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doom on his heels. He'll look to pass Doom's guard now, I'm sure.

Doom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hedman Karlsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Doom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hedman Karlsson tries to clinch there but Doom circles away.
Doom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doom is looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Doom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hedman Karlsson momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doom misses with a hook.
Doom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedman Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Project Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
Doom misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
No joy there for Hedman Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doom checks a leg kick nicely.
Doom misses with a double jab
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doom.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Doom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Doom.
Hedman Karlsson defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Hedman Karlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it.
Hedman Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hedman Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Doom is trying to escape back to his feet but Hedman Karlsson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position but Doom is working away.
Hedman Karlsson in side control, throwing shots but Doom defends.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Doom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson tries to move to mount but Doom blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the action but Doom is working from the bottom.

Hedman Karlsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hedman Karlsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hedman Karlsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Doom tries to bench press Hedman Karlsson off him but Hedman Karlsson keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doom bucks up and tries to throw Hedman Karlsson off but instead Hedman Karlsson has got his back!
Hedman Karlsson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Doom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hedman Karlsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Doom pushed the leg off.

Hedman Karlsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doom has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hedman Karlsson punches the canvas rather than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Hedman Karlsson.
I think Hedman Karlsson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.