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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris OSullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Kveldulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OSullivan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Shipping up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 cm
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245 lbs
2 - 7 - 1 |
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205 cm
20
256 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris OSullivan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Kveldulfson! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kveldulfson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. OSullivan darts in and clinches Kveldulfson up against the cage. OSullivan pulls guard successfully.
Kveldulfson throwing strikes but missing. Kveldulfson stands up over OSullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. OSullivan has his foot on Kveldulfson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kveldulfson works his way back into a safe position though. Kveldulfson trying to control the position from guard on top but OSullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. OSullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OSullivan trying to control the position.
Kveldulfson scoring with punches to the head and body. 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! Kveldulfson content to stall in guard here. OSullivan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kveldulfson uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kveldulfson trying to control the position but OSullivan is working away. Kveldulfson cracks OSullivan with a big elbow. OSullivan is trying to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kveldulfson trying to control the action but OSullivan is working from the bottom. Kveldulfson lands a few punches from side control. OSullivan tries to bench press Kveldulfson off him but Kveldulfson keeps the position. Kveldulfson is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kveldulfson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kveldulfson working the head and body with strikes. OSullivan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. OSullivan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Kveldulfson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. OSullivan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Kveldulfson scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kveldulfson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kveldulfson working the body and head with strikes. OSullivan is trying to improve his position. OSullivan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Kveldulfson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kveldulfson trying to control the action but OSullivan is working from the bottom. Kveldulfson working the head with strikes. OSullivan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kveldulfson scoring with punches from side control. Kveldulfson lands a decent elbow from side control. Kveldulfson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kveldulfson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kveldulfson advances to full mount. Kveldulfson is landing with some decent strikes but OSullivan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
OSullivan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kveldulfson with good strikes from the mount here! Kveldulfson lands a heavy elbow. OSullivan is squirming around, avoiding Kveldulfson's attempts to control the action. Kveldulfson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kveldulfson wants to control the pace but OSullivan is squirming around nicely. OSullivan tries to buck Kveldulfson off but he can't manage it. Kveldulfson landing strikes, looking to finish! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kveldulfson scoring with strikes but OSullivan is staying in there. Oh OSullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kveldulfson trying to control but OSullivan is having none of it. OSullivan seems to have got his legs back now. Kveldulfson scoring with strikes but OSullivan is staying in there. OSullivan bucks Kveldulfson off and manages to get back to his feet! Kveldulfson wobbles OSullivan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Kveldulfson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts OSullivan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ragnar Kveldulfson! During a confident post fight interview, Ragnar Kveldulfson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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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