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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Egil Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Ruehlen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olsen comes to the cage accompanied by Skylar Grey - I Need a Doctor (Dubstep). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gage Ruehlen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruehlen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olsen pinned against the cage. Olsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruehlen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruehlen tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it.
Olsen is trying to stand up here but Ruehlen is controlling him well.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruehlen is trying to control the action in half guard but Olsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruehlen is thwarting Olsen's attempts to control the position.
Ruehlen is pressing down on Olsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olsen is holding on for now.
Olsen wants to get back to his feet.
Ruehlen content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gage Ruehlen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Olsen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruehlen if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruehlen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Olsen to the ground. Ruehlen is now in Olsen's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruehlen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ruehlen!
Ruehlen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruehlen is bucking up trying to escape but Olsen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen avoids the attempt from Ruehlen to control.
Ruehlen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
Ruehlen wants to get back to full guard.
Ruehlen trying to hold on to Olsen's head to control him but Olsen postures up.
Olsen not doing much here.
Ruehlen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olsen pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruehlen wants to improve his position but Olsen is controlling well.
Ruehlen wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruehlen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Egil Olsen.
Ruehlen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olsen is fending him off so far but Ruehlen persists. Nope, Olsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Egil Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gage Ruehlen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olsen.
Ruehlen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruehlen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Olsen's guard.
Ruehlen being controlled here momentarily.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Olsen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ruehlen shoots for a takedown but Olsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olsen lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gage Ruehlen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Olsen throws a series of strikes that have Ruehlen backpedaling.
It looks like Gage Ruehlen has been cut.
Ruehlen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
Ruehlen closes the distance and clinches up with Olsen, looking for a takedown. Ruehlen pushes Olsen against the cage but Olsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Olsen misses
and Ruehlen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olsen's guard.
Ruehlen thows a big elbow that misses.
Ruehlen trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruehlen forces his way into half guard.
Ruehlen wants to take a breather but Olsen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruehlen is pressing down on Olsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olsen is holding on for now.
Olsen manages to get to full guard.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Ruehlen from controlling successfully.
Ruehlen drops back looking for a leg! Olsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olsen manages to kick Ruehlen off! Ruehlen jumps back into Olsen's guard.
Ruehlen trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Ruehlen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen cracks Olsen with a solid left hand.
Ruehlen looking to pass the guard.
Ruehlen gets to his feet - Olsen follows without any prompting.
Ruehlen drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Olsen is looking to sweep but instead, Ruehlen has passed into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruehlen wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen wants to control but Ruehlen is keeping busy.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.
Ruehlen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gage Ruehlen.
Ruehlen tries for a takedown but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Egil Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruehlen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruehlen is in Olsen's guard.
Olsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Olsen wants to get back to his feet but Ruehlen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruehlen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Olsen, up you get!
Ruehlen tries for a takedown but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Egil Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gage Ruehlen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruehlen throws the kick towards the body but Olsen avoids it.
Ruehlen misses with a takedown attempt - Olsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruehlen is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruehlen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olsen misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruehlen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Ruehlen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gage Ruehlen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Ruehlen.
Olsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egil Olsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruehlen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olsen circles away.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Ruehlen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen scores with a three punch combo!
Ruehlen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Olsen as Ruehlen shoots in.
Egil Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gage Ruehlen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olsen.
Good exchange - Olsen coming out on top.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruehlen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruehlen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruehlen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruehlen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruehlen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olsen tries to avoid it but Ruehlen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olsen to the ground. Olsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olsen cracks Ruehlen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Olsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruehlen has his takedown stuffed
and Olsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Olsen swinging wildly here.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruehlen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olsen is fending him off so far but Ruehlen persists. Nope, Olsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Olsen tries to bum rush Ruehlen with a series of wild strikes but Ruehlen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen connects with a crisp jab.
Olsen leaves Ruehlen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruehlen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olsen drops Ruehlen with a beautiful combination! Ruehlen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Olsen is looking for the KO!
Ruehlen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruehlen is still on wobbly legs! Can Olsen finish him?
Olsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Olsen thuds his right hand into Ruehlen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olsen pounces like a tiger and cracks Ruehlen with a vicious hook! Ruehlen is down but not out! Olsen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Egil Olsen!
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energy
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hype
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