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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Karhu (ranked 1411 p4p, 1989 weight class) and OJ Simpson (ranked 202 p4p, 269 weight class). Simpson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Even Flow - Pearl Jam. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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3 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson scores with a hook.
Karhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karhu in his tracks.
Karhu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.
Simpson blocks the body kick.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Simpson.
No luck for Karhu with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Hemmo Karhu has been cut.
Karhu needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Karhu throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karhu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simpson wants to stand up but Karhu is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karhu manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Karhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simpson kicks off Karhu and gets to his feet.
Karhu misses with a two punch combination.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karhu momentarily.
Karhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemmo Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick from Karhu.
Simpson clobbers Karhu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hemmo Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Simpson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Karhu seems unphased.
Karhu slips a jab from Simpson.
Karhu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simpson enables Karhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simpson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson wants to stand up but Karhu is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karhu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karhu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karhu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karhu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Simpson wants to stand but Karhu is controlling the position.
Simpson has momentary wrist control but Karhu slips an elbow through the middle.
Karhu 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.
Karhu stops Simpson from standing up.
Simpson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Simpson pushes Karhu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hemmo Karhu's cut.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Karhu on that attempt.
Karhu throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karhu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karhu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Karhu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karhu under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Karhu has been working on his balance at Blanc Fitness Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Simpson.
Karhu walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Karhu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simpson on his heels. He'll look to pass Simpson's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karhu landing with the ground and pound.
Karhu won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
Karhu drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Karhu off! Karhu jumps back into Simpson's guard.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Karhu isn't so interested in that idea.
Karhu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karhu manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karhu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Simpson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Karhu has cracked it and Simpson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Karhu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hemmo Karhu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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