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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 1484 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 167 p4p, 190 weight class). Hjoervarsson has chosen The Only as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arnaldur Hjoervarsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 cm 34 270 26 - 12 - 1 |
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196 cm 29 280 11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hjoervarsson is looking to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Chaelsson misses the target. Chaelsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight. Hjoervarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hjoervarsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chaelsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hjoervarsson tries to clinch up. Nice cross by Chaelsson.
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut. Hjoervarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Donk. Chaelsson catches Hjoervarsson right on the button with a cross. Chaelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice straight punches there by Hjoervarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hjoervarsson. Hjoervarsson blocks a jab. Hjoervarsson walks into a left hand. Hjoervarsson fails in his attempt to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hjoervarsson. Chaelsson feinted with a counter takedown. Arnaldur Hjoervarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hjoervarsson lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chaelsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chaelsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hjoervarsson moves into the clinch. Hjoervarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hjoervarsson breaks from the clinch.
Hjoervarsson with a poor takedown and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Hjoervarsson pushes Chaelsson off but Chaelsson dives into side control.
Patrick Chaelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaldur Hjoervarsson. Chaelsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hjoervarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hjoervarsson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hjoervarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut even more. Chaelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hjoervarsson manages to avoid it. Hjoervarsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Chaelsson looks to throw the jab but Hjoervarsson is out of range. Hjoervarsson slips under a jab from Chaelsson. Hjoervarsson pushes Chaelsson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chaelsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hjoervarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chaelsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Chaelsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hjoervarsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Chaelsson goes for a takedown attempt but Hjoervarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hjoervarsson has closed the distance and engaged Chaelsson in a clinch.
Hjoervarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Chaelsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hjoervarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Chaelsson is looking to take this one to the mat. Hjoervarsson avoiding damage.
Hjoervarsson is working Chaelsson over against the cage. Chaelsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hjoervarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hjoervarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Chaelsson tries for a takedown but Hjoervarsson manages to get underhooks.
Chaelsson is breathing heavily. Hjoervarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hjoervarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson breaks from the clinch.
Hjoervarsson rushes Chaelsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Chaelsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hjoervarsson gets through Chaelsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hjoervarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hjoervarsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Patrick Chaelsson has been cut. Chaelsson throws a body punch but Hjoervarsson moves out of range. Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hjoervarsson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Hjoervarsson is trying to improve his position. 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! An elbow from Chaelsson crashes against the mat.
Hjoervarsson tries to buck Chaelsson off but Chaelsson is having none of it. Chaelsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chaelsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chaelsson prevents Hjoervarsson from escaping the position. Hjoervarsson regains half guard, as Chaelsson was trying to land strikes. Chaelsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hjoervarsson wants to get back to his feet.
Hjoervarsson has hold of Chaelsson's hands but Chaelsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Hjoervarsson is trying to stand.
Chaelsson working Hjoervarsson over with strikes.
The cut above Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Chaelsson! After winning the bout, Patrick Chaelsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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38% |
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