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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matias Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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201 lbs
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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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 Helsinki, Matias Olofsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inspectah Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles scores with a jab.
It looks like Matias Olofsson has been cut.
Knuckles misses the jab.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Olofsson shoots in and drives through. Knuckles sprawls well.
Olofsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olofsson has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Olofsson.
Olofsson ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Matias Olofsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inspectah Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Olofsson sprawls well.
Olofsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knuckles but Knuckles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knuckles gets caught flat footed, as Olofsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Olofsson throwing strikes from guard but Knuckles blocks nicely.
Olofsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olofsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Knuckles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olofsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control.
Olofsson throws an elbow that misses. Knuckles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olofsson's guard. Nice move by Knuckles!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Olofsson keeps moving.
Knuckles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Inspectah Knuckles wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles wants to clinch up but Olofsson keeps it at a distance.
Olofsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knuckles.
Knuckles feints and as Olofsson raises his hands in defense, Knuckles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Knuckles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Inspectah Knuckles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Olofsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olofsson counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olofsson working the ground and pound but Knuckles is defending the strikes.
Olofsson working the ground and pound but Knuckles is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knuckles regains half guard, as Olofsson was trying to land strikes.
Olofsson with the ground and pound but Knuckles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Olofsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knuckles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knuckles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Olofsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knuckles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Olofsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matias Olofsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knuckles shoots for a takedown but Olofsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olofsson is trying to defend but Knuckles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olofsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olofsson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knuckles wants to control but Olofsson is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Inspectah Knuckles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Olofsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Olofsson ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Olofsson.
Matias Olofsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inspectah Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Olofsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olofsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knuckles!
Olofsson landing strikes from the mount and Knuckles is in trouble!
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Olofsson misses with a head shot.
Knuckles suckers Olofsson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Knuckles is now in Olofsson's guard!
Knuckles won't allow Olofsson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Olofsson keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Inspectah Knuckles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Knuckles fails with the takedown
and Olofsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knuckles won't be happy with that.
Knuckles avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Olofsson.
Olofsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knuckles pushes Olofsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Olofsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Olofsson working the strikes but Knuckles uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knuckles defending well though.
Matias Olofsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olofsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Olofsson there.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knuckles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olofsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knuckles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knuckles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olofsson.
Olofsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olofsson prevents Knuckles from standing back up.
Knuckles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Olofsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matias Olofsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Olofsson leaves Knuckles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olofsson moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Olofsson moves out of range.
Olofsson shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knuckles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olofsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knuckles to the ground. Olofsson is now in Knuckles's guard.
Olofsson throws a strike but Knuckles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Olofsson has a closed guard, preventing Knuckles from standing up.
Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson keeping full guard, as Knuckles tries to pass.
Knuckles wants to get up but he can't break Olofsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knuckles landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles postures up.
Olofsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matias Olofsson just wasn't active enough.
Knuckles punishes Olofsson's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olofsson walks into a stiff left hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles 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.
Olofsson slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Knuckles or perhaps it was just good defense by Olofsson which made him look bad.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Olofsson slips the punch.
Olofsson avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles wants to clinch up but Olofsson keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olofsson as he jumps to the side.
Matias Olofsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inspectah Knuckles.
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olofsson.
Nice sprawl there from Knuckles as Olofsson shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a hook to the side of Olofsson's head but Olofsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olofsson moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
Inspectah Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Olofsson.
Knuckles tries to clinch up but Olofsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Knuckles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olofsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olofsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knuckles sprawls well initially but Olofsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knuckles defending well though.
Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olofsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inspectah Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knuckles 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspectah Knuckles!
A relieved looking Inspectah Knuckles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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