PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1613 p4p, 222 weight class) and Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 2604 p4p, 336 weight class). Wiremu has chosen Billy Joel - The River of Dreams as his entrance music. Aloysius Wiremu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hedman Karlsson
vs
Wiremu

178 cm
27
176 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

187 cm
30
187 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a low kick, looking for Hedman Karlsson's leg but Hedman Karlsson calmly moves out of range.
Wiremu moves in looking to clinch but Hedman Karlsson pushes him off.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Hedman Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiremu's head.

Hedman Karlsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wiremu's half guard.

Wiremu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hedman Karlsson is on him like a limpet, forcing Wiremu back against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Wiremu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson blocking some punches.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Wiremu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedman Karlsson.

Wiremu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Wiremu.

Wiremu pushes Hedman Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hedman Karlsson.
Wiremu presses Hedman Karlsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hedman Karlsson wants to break free but Wiremu has control.
Hedman Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Wiremu in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wiremu breaks the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Wiremu slips the punch.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiremu avoids it really well and circles away.
Hedman Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wiremu backs up against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedman Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiremu scores with a hook.
Wiremu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hedman Karlsson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wiremu misses with a hook to the body
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hedman Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson closes the distance and clinches up with Wiremu, looking for a takedown. Hedman Karlsson pushes Wiremu against the cage but Wiremu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hedman Karlsson. Wiremu shrugs it off though.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hedman Karlsson feinted with a counter takedown.

Wiremu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedman Karlsson.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
Wiremu lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hedman Karlsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiremu's brow.

Wiremu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiremu wants to clinch up but Hedman Karlsson keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wiremu closes the distance and clinches.
Wiremu avoids a wild elbow strike from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Wiremu avoids it by throwing Hedman Karlsson back against the cage.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedman Karlsson lands a left hand.
Hedman Karlsson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hedman Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedman Karlsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.

Wiremu manages to break the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wiremu misses with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson punishes Wiremu's body with a nice straight punch.
Wiremu wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hedman Karlsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wiremu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wiremu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Wiremu looks to land a body kick but Hedman Karlsson moved away.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wiremu.
Hedman Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu blocks a jab.
Wiremu misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hedman Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Wiremu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a leg kick but Wiremu moves out of range and Hedman Karlsson only half commits.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Hedman Karlsson moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiremu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hedman Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiremu. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Wiremu misses its intended target.
Wiremu cracks Hedman Karlsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hedman Karlsson duly obliges.
Wiremu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hedman Karlsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wiremu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hedman Karlsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hedman Karlsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wiremu has time to react.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wiremu misses with a straight right.
Hedman Karlsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wiremu is looking to clinch but Hedman Karlsson is avoiding it.
Aloysius Wiremu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson throws a front kick aimed at Wiremu's knee but Wiremu avoids it well.
Wiremu misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Hedman Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wiremu throws a push kick but Hedman Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wiremu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wiremu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hedman Karlsson's sensitive parts.
Hedman Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu throws a push kick but Hedman Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
Hedman Karlsson attempts a counter takedown but Wiremu avoids it well and moves away.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiremu is looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wiremu.
Wiremu checks a leg kick.
Wiremu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiremu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
Wiremu misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Wiremu's ribs.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Wiremu.
A leg kick checked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiremu sprawls and moves away.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wiremu.
Wiremu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wiremu tries to bum rush Hedman Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiremu misses with a left hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a low kick, right behind Wiremu 's knee.
Wiremu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hedman Karlsson.
Wiremu throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Wiremu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wiremu looks to land a combination but Hedman Karlsson avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wiremu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hedman Karlsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wiremu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wiremu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu throws a solid leg kick but Hedman Karlsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wiremu.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Wiremu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hedman Karlsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Wiremu moves out of range.
Wiremu avoids a kick to the body.
Wiremu connects with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Wiremu thows a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a leg kick.
Wiremu moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
Wiremu counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hedman Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wiremu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick but Wiremu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Wiremu moved away.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hedman Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson with a jab.
Wiremu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiremu missing with a left hand there. Hedman Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Wiremu.
Hedman Karlsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiremu sprawls well. He's pushed Hedman Karlsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Hedman Karlsson takes one to the side of the head.
Wiremu throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moved away.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson backing away here, and Wiremu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wiremu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Hedman Karlsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Wiremu
and Hedman Karlsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Aloysius Wiremu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Wiremu's belly button to the back.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hedman Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Hedman Karlsson there.

Hedman Karlsson gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson trying to control from Wiremu's half guard. Wiremu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Wiremu is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Hedman Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiremu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedman Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hedman Karlsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hedman Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hedman Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Wiremu from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Hedman Karlsson there.
Hedman Karlsson winds up and cracks Wiremu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hedman Karlsson passes to side control.
Wiremu stops Hedman Karlsson from passing to mount.

Hedman Karlsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the action but Wiremu is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hedman Karlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
After the big win, Oliver Hedman Karlsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.