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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aage Hermandsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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225 cm
18
300 lbs
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225 cm
25
300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aage Hermandsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Man! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Man moves into range and clinches up with Hermandsen. Man pulls guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hermandsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Man stands up from guard. Let's bang! Man closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man breaks from the clinch.
Hermandsen throws a combination that misses and Man counters with a single leg into guard. Hermandsen didn't expect that. Man is stalling in the full guard. Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Iron Man. A combination from Man does no damage. Aage Hermandsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hermandsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Man moves into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Hermandsen's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hermandsen has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment. Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hermandsen managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Hermandsen is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermandsen as he avoids it easily. Hermandsen misses with the combination.
Hermandsen throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range. Hermandsen misses with a two punch combination.
Hermandsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermandsen, pushing him back against the ropes. Man tightens his grip and picks Hermandsen up, before dumping him to the ground. Hermandsen manages to land in guard. Man slips nicely into half guard. Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hermandsen has managed to free his arm - good work. 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! Man works his foot free and advances to mount. Man wants to control the pace but Hermandsen is squirming around nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Man controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Man dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hermandsen throws a combination. Man tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hermandsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hermandsen duly obliges. Hermandsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermandsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hermandsen throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hermandsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Man misses with a low kick.
Hermandsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hermandsen throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely. Hermandsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Man moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man keeps control of Hermandsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Man jumps guard but Hermandsen turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermandsen misses with a double jab.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermandsen defends it nicely. Hermandsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man. Man slips a jab and a cross from Hermandsen.
Man tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hermandsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard. Hermandsen trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hermandsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Man, into his guard. Hermandsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Man is proving hard to escape from. Man managing to control the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man is working Hermandsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Man stands and steps away. Hermandsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hermandsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hermandsen scores with a three punch combo!
Man throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hermandsen. Those never looked like landing. Hermandsen throws a right and a left that both miss. Hermandsen misses with a two punch combination.
Hermandsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hermandsen throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease. Man has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control. Man passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hermandsen! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Man controlling his opponent. Hermandsen is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aage Hermandsen will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermandsen throws a right and a left that both miss. Hermandsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Man takes a swing at Hermandsen's ribcage but misses. Hermandsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermandsen misses with a double jab
and Man moves into the clinch. Man wants the takedown. Hermandsen is fighting it off but Man persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermandsen's guard against the ropes. Iron Man has got the better of the ground game so far. Hermandsen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Man dives into side control.
Hermandsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground. Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hermandsen! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man looking to isolate an arm here. Hermandsen doesn't see it coming and as Man extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iron Man!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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