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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haftor Bjornson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haftor Bjornson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Valo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bjornson or perhaps it was just good defense by Valo, which made it look bad.
Valo lands a head shot.
Bjornson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valo misses the shot to the body.
Valo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornson's hands.
Bjornson tries to clinch up.
Bjornson forces Valo back against the cage and clinches.
Bjornson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haftor Bjornson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornson is looking to break free of the clinch but Valo has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Valo on the inside.
Valo is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards.
Bjornson is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Valo as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Bjornson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valo tries to throw a body punch but Bjornson avoids it by throwing Valo back against the cage.
Valo tries to work over Bjornson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornson seems to have got his legs back now.
Valo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bjornson is breathing heavily.
Valo scores with a shoulder strike.
Bjornson blocks a body shot from Valo.
Valo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards.
Valo tries to score a body lock takedown but Bjornson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valo lands a shoulder strike.
Valo is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valo is struggling to control the position.
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!
Bjornson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valo has him pressed against the cage.
Valo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valo pushes Bjornson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bjornson fails to pull guard.
Valo is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valo taking a breather.
Valo lands a shoulder strike.
Valo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Valo.
Valo has Bjornson pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valo lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valo as Bjornson tries to tie him up.
Valo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Valo on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Valo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bjornson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valo breaks from the clinch.
Valo clinches up with Bjornson and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valo.
Valo has Bjornson pushed against the cage.
Bjornson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valo lands a body shot.
Valo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Valo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valo stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Valo.
Bjornson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjornson is trying to pull guard but Valo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valo stalling.
Valo slows down the pace here.
Valo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Valo just leaning against Bjornson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tapio Valo.
Valo cracks Bjornson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Valo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bjornson to stand back up!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Valo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjornson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valo.
Valo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bjornson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valo as he jumps to the side.
Valo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bjornson doesn't seem bothered though.
Valo closes the distance and clinches.
Valo lands with a light punch inside.
Bjornson has Valo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Valo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Valo on the inside.
Valo leaning against his opponent.
Valo is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo lands a right hand.
Valo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjornson can't break the clinch.
Valo scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Valo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valo.
Valo is stalling here.
Valo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valo stalling against the cage.
Valo lands with a light punch inside.
Valo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bjornson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haftor Bjornson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards.
Valo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bjornson has a couple of punches blocked by Valo.
Valo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valo stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Valo.
Bjornson goes for a takedown attempt but Valo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valo drops Bjornson with a beautiful combination! Bjornson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valo is looking for the KO!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valo pushes Bjornson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornson is trying to pull guard but Valo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Valo.
Valo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valo slows down the pace here.
Valo avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tapio Valo.
Valo tries to clinch up but Bjornson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjornson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bjornson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valo tries to avoid it but Bjornson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valo to the ground. Valo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valo flashes Bjornson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bjornson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bjornson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Valo punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tapio Valo!
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RATING
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