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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OJ Simpson (ranked 4639 p4p, 4438 weight class) and Bjorn Helvig (ranked 0 p4p, 524 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OJ Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helvig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Helvig.
Helvig misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Helvig.
Helvig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helvig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helvig misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Helvig misses with a series of wild punches.
Helvig throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helvig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Helvig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Helvig.
Helvig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
A shot to the body from Helvig misses
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Helvig.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Helvig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helvig connects with a single shot there.
Helvig wants to clinch.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helvig catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helvig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Helvig.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helvig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helvig might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Helvig. Helvig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bjorn Helvig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helvig throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helvig swings widly with a right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson scores with a hook.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helvig.
Helvig throws a right hand that misses
and Helvig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Helvig should have avoided that one.
Helvig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simpson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Helvig lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simpson throws a hook but Helvig avoids it easily.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helvig.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Helvig wants to clinch.
Simpson blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helvig misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helvig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helvig shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Helvig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Helvig moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
A little jabbing left from Helvig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helvig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Helvig blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Helvig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helvig dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Helvig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helvig closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Helvig closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helvig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helvig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Helvig's shoulder, as Helvig tries to avoid the shot.
Helvig lands a nice shot that snaps Simpson's head back.
Helvig moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helvig.
Helvig throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Helvig looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Helvig manages to avoid it.
Helvig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bjorn Helvig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helvig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helvig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Simpson.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helvig lands with an uppercut that bounces Simpson off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helvig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helvig is looking to clinch.
Helvig misses with a looping right.
Helvig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helvig slips under a jab from Simpson.
Helvig wants to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch position.
Helvig scores with a jab to the body.
Helvig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.
Helvig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helvig misses with the body kick
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Helvig misses the target.
Helvig connects with a jab.
Bjorn Helvig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helvig looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helvig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Helvig manages to avoid it.
Helvig tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Helvig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helvig misses with a hook
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Helvig throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Helvig throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Helvig moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Helvig as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Helvig misses its intended target.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Helvig.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helvig.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Helvig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helvig throws a sloppy head kick
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Helvig goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helvig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Helvig saw that one coming.
Helvig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helvig lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Helvig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Helvig tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Helvig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson scores with a jab. Helvig acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Helvig's shoulder, as Helvig tries to avoid the shot.
Helvig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simpson with a body shot.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Helvig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Helvig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a jab.
Helvig throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Helvig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helvig throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helvig.
Simpson moves forwards but Helvig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helvig tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helvig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Helvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helvig throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helvig.
OJ Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helvig.
Simpson slips a jab from Helvig.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Helvig.
Helvig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simpsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Helvig on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
OJ Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Helvig.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Helvig saw that one coming.
Helvig throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helvig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helvig slips under a jab from Simpson.
Simpson moves forwards but Helvig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helvig.
Helvig doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Simpson lands a jab.
Simpson throws a hook but Helvig blocks it.
Helvig lands with a shot to the body.
Helvig misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Helvig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Nice cross by Helvig.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helvig catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helvig lands with a good body shot.
A lazy body kick from Helvig
and Helvig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helvig looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Bjorn Helvig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helvig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to OJ Simpson.
Well Helvig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Helvig!
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