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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peoples Champion (ranked 1632 p4p, 2374 weight class) and Bjorn Olafsson (ranked 205 p4p, 290 weight class). Champion comes to the cage accompanied by Aegukka. Bjorn Olafsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peoples Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion scores with a jab to the body.
Olafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Champion manages to avoid it.
As Olafsson backs away, Champion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Olafsson closes the distance and pushes Champion back into the cage.
Champion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Olafsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Champion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Champion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Champion misses with a body punch.
Come on Champion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olafsson pushes Champion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Olafsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
Champion lands with a light punch inside.
Champion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Champion blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion lands a shoulder strike.
Olafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Champion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Champion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Champion misses with a body punch.
Champion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Champion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Olafsson.
Olafsson tries a body shot but Champion blocks it.
Champion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Champion.
Olafsson misses with the head strike.
Champion lands a shoulder strike.
Champion tries to work over Olafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Olafsson.
Champion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Champion lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Champion.
It looks like Bjorn Olafsson has been cut.
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!
Champion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Champion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Champion stalling in the clinch.
Champion lands with a short shot to the head.
Olafsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
Olafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Champion.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Champion blocks a body shot from Olafsson.
Olafsson takes a shot to the head.
Champion blocks an uppercut.
Champion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Champion lands a left hand.
Champion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Champion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olafsson as Champion tries to tie him up.
Olafsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Champion backwards.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Champion backwards.
Champion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Champion.
Olafsson misses with a punch to the body.
Olafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Champion backwards.
Olafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Olafsson working aggressively here.
Champion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Champion taking a breather.
Olafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Champion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Olafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Champion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Champion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olafsson pushes Champion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Champion lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champion tries to throw a body punch but Olafsson avoids it by throwing Champion back against the cage.
Olafsson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olafsson.
Champion looking to stall.
Champion misses with a punch to the body.
Champion displaying some good clinch control by pressing Olafsson up against the cage.
Champion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Champion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Champion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Olafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Champion controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peoples Champion dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Champion.
Olafsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Champion kicks off Olafsson and gets to his feet.
Champion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olafsson.
Nice takedown defense from Champion. No joy for Olafsson on that attempt.
Olafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Champion sprawls well. He's pushed Olafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Champion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olafsson.
Peoples Champion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Olafsson.
Olafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Champion counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Olafsson misses its intended target.
Champion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Olafsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Champion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Champion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olafsson's knee momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Olafsson scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson shoots in for a double leg but Champion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olafsson shoots and misses
and Champion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Champion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Champion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peoples Champion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olafsson is breathing heavily.
Olafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Champion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Olafsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Champion, which made it look bad.
Champion connects with a leg kick.
Olafsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Champion to the ground. Olafsson is now in Champion's guard.
Champion has his feet on Olafsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olafsson looks for a takedown but Champion sprawls well.
Champion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Champion as Olafsson shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Champion misses its target.
Olafsson misses with a body punch
letting Champion counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Olafsson.
Champion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Champion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Olafsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Champion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Champion.
Olafsson unleashes a big counter combination but Champion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Olafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Olafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Champion lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olafsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olafsson darts in looking for a takedown but Champion gets double underhooks and turns Olafsson into the cage.
Olafsson fails with the takedown
and Champion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Champion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bjorn Olafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Champion.
Champion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olafsson thows a leg kick but Champion checks it
letting Champion counter with a right hand.
Olafsson misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Champion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Champion avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Champion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Champion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olafsson.
Champion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Champion tries to avoid it but Olafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Champion to the ground. Champion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Champion.
Olafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Champion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Olafsson misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Champion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peoples Champion dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Olafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Champion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
You can see that Olafsson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Olafsson tries to clinch up.
Champion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Olafsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Champion throws a series of punches but Olafsson moves out of range.
Olafsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Champion sprawls well. Champion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Champion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Champion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Champion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olafsson tries for a takedown but Champion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Champion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peoples Champion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Olafsson.
Champion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olafsson's sensitive parts.
Olafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Olafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olafsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Champion pinned against the cage. Champion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Champion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Olafsson fails with the takedown
and Champion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olafsson's knee momentarily.
Champion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Champion scoring well with a low kick there.
Olafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Champion's waist but Champion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olafsson off to one side.
Champion lands a glancing blow to the side of Olafsson's head.
Olafsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Champion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olafsson.
Olafsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Champion.
Champion misses with a low kick.
Olafsson has closed the distance and engaged Champion in a clinch.
Champion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Champion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Champion scores with a shot to the side of Olafsson's head.
Champion controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion presses Olafsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Champion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Champion lands a nice shot to the body.
Olafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Olafsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Champion is trying to maintain a safe position but Olafsson gets an underhook and turns Champion into the cage.
Champion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjorn Olafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peoples Champion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Champion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Olafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Champion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
Olafsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion leaning against his opponent.
Olafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Champion tries a body shot but Olafsson blocks it.
Champion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Champion scores with a shot to the side of Olafsson's head.
Champion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Champion taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Champion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Olafsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peoples Champion.
Champion cracks Olafsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peoples Champion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That has opened up Bjorn Olafsson's cut even more.
Olafsson throws a right and a left that Champion avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peoples Champion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Champion 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peoples Champion!
Peoples Champion decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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