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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evald Von Hertzell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Wallgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evald Von Hertzell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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201 cm
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evald Von Hertzell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Wallgren!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Hertzell keeping moving, preventing Wallgren from controlling successfully.
Wallgren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Von Hertzell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallgren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallgren trying to control but Von Hertzell is working from the bottom.
Wallgren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wallgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Hertzell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Hertzell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wallgren!
Von Hertzell landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hertzell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Von Hertzell avoids the attempt from Wallgren to control.
Von Hertzell wants to control but instead Wallgren manages to regain half guard.
Von Hertzell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Hertzell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Hertzell is keen to just control but Wallgren is a slippery customer.
Wallgren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallgren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallgren looks gassed!
Wallgren tries to roll over but Von Hertzell keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Hertzell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallgren is looking for a sweep. Von Hertzell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Hertzell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wallgren flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Von Hertzell moves into range and clinches up with Wallgren.
Von Hertzell manages to break the clinch.
Von Hertzell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Von Hertzell won't be happy with that.
Von Hertzell throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Von Hertzell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Hertzell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wallgren is controlling him well.
Von Hertzell is trying to control Wallgren's posture but Wallgren avoids it.
Von Hertzell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wallgren off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallgren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Hertzell.
Wallgren tries to escape but Von Hertzell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wallgren manages to reverse the position and now he's in Von Hertzell's guard. Nice work there by Wallgren.
Von Hertzell 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.
Wallgren won't allow Von Hertzell to get back to his feet.
Wallgren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Von Hertzell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Von Hertzell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Von Hertzell!
Von Hertzell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallgren keeps working.
Von Hertzell in side control, throwing shots but Wallgren defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wallgren can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Hertzell is looking to take a break and control but Wallgren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Hertzell advances to mount.
Von Hertzell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Von Hertzell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wallgren is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Hertzell has a good base and remains in mount.
Von Hertzell tries to control but Wallgren wriggling away.
Von Hertzell lands a big shot there that rocks Wallgren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evald Von Hertzell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Von Hertzell misses.
Von Hertzell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallgren checks a leg kick.
Wallgren slips a straight right by Von Hertzell.
Von Hertzell misses with a head kick.
Wallgren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Hertzell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wallgren's guard.
Von Hertzell wants to get up but he can't break Wallgren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Von Hertzell 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.
Von Hertzell trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hertzell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallgren manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Von Hertzell has Wallgren in his guard.
Wallgren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wallgren stopping the sweep attempt from Von Hertzell.
Von Hertzell keeping moving, preventing Wallgren from controlling successfully.
Wallgren postures up in Von Hertzell's guard and throws a big left but Von Hertzell blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallgren looking to pass the guard.
Von Hertzell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallgren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallgren trying to control but Von Hertzell is working from the bottom.
Von Hertzell trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wallgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Hertzell throws out the jab.
Von Hertzell misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Hertzell wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallgren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Hertzell's head.
Von Hertzell is trying to control the position but Wallgren postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallgren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wallgren pushing down on Von Hertzell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wallgren wants to take a breather but Von Hertzell is having none of it.
Wallgren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Von Hertzell wants to hold on but Wallgren pushes him away.
Wallgren wants to finish this one by submission but Von Hertzell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wallgren.
Wallgren tries to control but Von Hertzell wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Hertzell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wallgren fails to take his opponent's back.
Von Hertzell just holding on.
Wallgren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Von Hertzell is on top in guard.
Wallgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallgren wants to sweep here but Von Hertzell controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Wallgren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Von Hertzell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Von Hertzell showed some decent athleticism there.
Wallgren won't allow Von Hertzell to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Hertzell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wallgren is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Von Hertzell pulls his head out easily.
Von Hertzell is thwarting Wallgren's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallgren is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Hertzell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wallgren controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallgren is in trouble now - Von Hertzell has advanced to mount!
Von Hertzell landing punches.
Von Hertzell stands up from mount. Strange move.
Von Hertzell clinches with his opponent.
Wallgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Hertzell tries for a takedown but Wallgren circles away easily
and Wallgren counters by clinching up.
Wallgren is looking to control Von Hertzell's arms but Von Hertzell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wallgren has his back to the cage.
Von Hertzell looking for a takedown.
Wallgren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wallgren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Hertzell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallgren tries to stall but Von Hertzell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Wallgren.
Von Hertzell darts in and clinches Wallgren up against the cage.
Von Hertzell is working for takedown but Wallgren is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evald Von Hertzell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wallgren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wallgren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Von Hertzell pulls guard.
Von Hertzell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wallgren passes into half guard.
Wallgren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallgren seems to be working for a kimura but Von Hertzell defends the submission attempt.
Von Hertzell manages to get to full guard.
Wallgren is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Von Hertzell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wallgren is looking to defend but Von Hertzell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wallgren! Von Hertzell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wallgren taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evald Von Hertzell!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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