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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hirsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Scott Hirsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hirsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hirsh shoots in but no luck this time.
Hirsh slips under a jab from Overeem.
Hirsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overeem circles away.
Overeem pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hirsh back to the cage. Overeem follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hirsh doesn't manage to clinch there - Overeem circles away.
Hirsh walks into a stiff left hand from Overeem.
Hirsh dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Hirsh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hirsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Hirsh.
Hirsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overeem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hirsh somewhat.
Hirsh is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Overeem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hirsh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Overeem lands with a hook. Hirsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Overeem catches Hirsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overeem.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirsh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hirsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hirsh moves in looking to clinch but Overeem pushes him off.
A lazy left from Overeem finds it's target.
Overeem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hirsh.
Overeem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Overeem is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hirsh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Overeem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Overeem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hirsh's head backwards.
Overeem connects with a single shot there.
Hirsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hirsh is rocked!
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirsh at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem thuds his right hand into Hirsh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Hirsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Hirsh on that attempt.
Hirsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Overeem connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Overeem does it's job there.
Jab by Overeem.
Overeem lunges at Hirsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hirsh's hand.
Hirsh walks into a jab.
Overeem scores with the left hand. Hirsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Overeem.
Overeem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hirsh fails with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hirsh. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Overeem with a hook.
Overeem leaves Hirsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Overeem coming out on top.
Overeem connects with a right hand. Hirsh shakes it off.
Hirsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
Overeem lands a jab.
Overeem scores with a three punch combo!
Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Hirsh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Overeem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hirsh momentarily.
Overeem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hirsh. Hirsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Overeem throws a lazy right hand but Hirsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirsh walks into a straight right hand from Overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overeem connects with a looping right hand.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Overeem there.
Hirsh takes one to the side of the head.
Hirsh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Hirsh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Overeem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Overeem.
Overeem cracks Hirsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Overeem connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirsh is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Overeem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem cracks Hirsh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overeem 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’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem 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.
Overeem scores with a nice right hand.
Overeem 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.
Overeem scores with a body shot.
Overeem cracks Hirsh with an open hand slap.
Hirsh shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Overeem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overeem lands with a straight right. Hirsh didn't see that one coming.
Overeem throws a big shot that misses.
Hirsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hirsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
Overeem looks to land a combination. Hirsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hirsh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hirsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hirsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirsh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Overeem works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overeem, as that shot connected.
Overeem lunges at Hirsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hirsh's hand.
Hirsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overeem throws out the jab.
Overeem throws a good cross that connects.
Overeem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hirsh ducks under a wild hook from Overeem.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Hirsh wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.
Overeem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hirsh is defended easily by Overeem.
Nice sprawl there from Overeem as Hirsh shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsh wants to clinch.
Overeem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hirsh's head.
Hirsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overeem as he avoids it easily.
Overeem scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Overeem!
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Hirsh. Hirsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Hirsh walks into a straight right hand from Overeem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Hirsh with that takedown attempt.
Overeem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hirshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Overeem.
Hirsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alistair Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overeem lunges at Hirsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hirsh's hand.
Hirsh wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.
Hirsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hirsh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Hirsh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem lands a nice hook to Hirsh's body. Hirsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Overeem.
Scott Hirsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overeem, as that shot connected.
Hirsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem lands a nice hook to Hirsh's body. Hirsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirsh moves in looking to clinch but Overeem pushes him off.
Overeem scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hirsh tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.
Hirsh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overeem sprawls well. Overeem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hirsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Overeem.
Hirsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Hirsh on that attempt.
Hirsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hirsh takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Overeem there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Overeem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Overeem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Overeem lands a nice shot that snaps Hirsh's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Overeem as he connects with a hook.
Overeem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overeem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hirsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overeem as he jumps to the side.
Hirsh shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overeem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Overeem sizes up Hirsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overeem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Overeem connects with a nice looking jab.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hirsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Overeem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Overeem.
Hirsh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Overeem throws a one two combo.
Hirsh shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overeem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem clobbers Hirsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hirsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
Hirsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hirsh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hirsh misses with a double jab.
Overeem lands with a hook. Hirsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hirsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Overeem misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsh shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hirsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overeem.
Overeem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hirsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Overeem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hirsh under the eye.
Hirsh walks into a left hand.
A jab from Overeem does it's job there.
Hirsh feints and then cracks Overeem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overeem down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Overeem to the mat! Overeem manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hirsh trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Overeem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hirsh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Overeem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott Hirsh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Overeem connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hirsh.
Overeem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hirsh shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hirsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hirsh. Hirsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Overeem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Overeem scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Overeem. Beautiful body shot.
Overeem looks to land a combination. Hirsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirsh.
Overeem throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Overeem.
Hirsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overeem scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hirsh throws a right hand that Overeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overeem also avoids with ease.
Scott Hirsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Overeem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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