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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul ed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul ed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson thuds a left hand into ed's body.
ed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ed blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Iverson has managed to clinch.
ed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iverson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Iverson as ed shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul ed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ed tries to clinch but Iverson is having none of it.
Iverson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ed dives in and grabs Iverson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes down on ed's head and hops out.
Iverson has closed the distance and engaged ed in a clinch.
Iverson lands a hook that snaps the head of ed backwards.
Iverson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iverson throws a sloppy head kick and ed moves out of range easily.
ed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. ed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ed lands a nice short elbow.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. ed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson has hold of ed's hands but ed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Iverson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ed.
Iverson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson gets back to full guard.
Iverson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Iverson working for a triangle but ed defends it easily.
ed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Iverson looks gassed!
ed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
ed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ed advances to half guard.
ed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
ed working Iverson over with strikes.
Iverson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ed prevents Iverson from standing back up.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. ed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iverson taking some punishment here, with ed in his half guard.
Iverson is looking to escape.
ed lands with a punch from half guard.
Iverson looking for submissions off his back.
ed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ed lands strikes from half guard.
ed winds up and cracks Iverson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
ed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from ed there.
Iverson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
ed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
ed working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. ed connects with a nice short shot to Iverson's temple.
ed is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ed working the head and body with strikes.
ed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
ed working Iverson over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson tries to get to full guard but ed has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ed lands a nice short elbow.
ed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. ed connects with a nice short shot to Iverson's temple.
ed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iverson taking some punishment here, with ed in his half guard.
ed throwing shots but Iverson is blocking nicely.
Iverson tries to roll over but ed keeps him under control.
ed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
ed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but ed is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iverson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul ed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iverson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Iverson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ed shoots for a takedown but Iverson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iverson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
ed shoots in for a takedown but Iverson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul ed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson lands a jab to ed's midsection.
Dave Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson instigates a clinch.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iverson scores with a jab to the body.
ed doesn't manage to clinch there - Iverson circles away.
Iverson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ed avoids the head kick by Iverson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ed shoots in for a takedown but Iverson shows good takedown defense.
Iverson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Iverson clinches up against the cage.
Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iverson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iverson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
ed fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul ed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Iverson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. ed quickly recovers to half guard.
Iverson seems to be working for a kimura but ed defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iverson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ed trying to control but Iverson postures up.
Iverson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
ed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
ed wants to sweep here but Iverson controlling him for the moment.
Iverson wants to stand and escape but instead ed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ed cracks Iverson with a solid left hand.
ed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iverson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iverson is striking from the bottom but ed uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Iverson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but ed scores with a couple of nice shots.
ed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iverson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
ed wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
ed throws a big elbow that misses.
ed wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ed fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson misses with a low kick.
Iverson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ed circles away quickly and effectively.
ed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iverson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ed shoots in for a double leg but Iverson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iverson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iverson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
ed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iverson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces ed back to the cage. Iverson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ed ducks right into an uppercut from Iverson.
Iverson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ed rather than just go for the knockout.
Iverson has managed to clinch.
Iverson breaks the clinch.
Iverson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Iverson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ed tries to clinch up.
ed fails with a takedown attempt.
ed takes one to the chin there.
Dave Iverson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ed shoots in but Iverson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iverson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul ed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Iverson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson breaks the clinch.
Iverson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ed moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off.
Iverson stuffs the takedown.
Iverson clinches up against the cage.
ed tries for a takedown but Iverson manages to get underhooks.
Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iverson lands a nice shot to the body.
Iverson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - ed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iverson gets tackled into the cage by ed. ed maintains the clinch.
ed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iverson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iverson lands a hook that snaps the head of ed backwards.
ed tries for a takedown but Iverson manages to get underhooks.
Iverson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ed wants to take the fight to the mat but Iverson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
ed shoots in for a double leg but Iverson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iverson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Iverson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - ed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ed shoots in and gets a takedown into Iverson's guard.
Iverson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iverson wants to get back to his feet but ed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ed landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.
ed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Iverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ed has managed to get both his arms back between Iverson's legs - danger averted.
Iverson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Iverson.
ed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
ed in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
ed scoring with punches and elbows.
ed cracks Iverson with a big elbow.
Iverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iverson wants to control but ed postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
ed prevents Iverson from escaping the position.
Iverson is trying to improve his position.
ed working the ground and pound.
ed working the body and head with strikes.
Iverson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson is not content to let ed control the position.
ed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Iverson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ed working the head with strikes.
ed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iverson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Iverson.
I think Iverson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Iverson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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