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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coilean O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien has chosen Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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210 cm
25
291 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Dr House! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coilean O Brien! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - House looks like he's thinking about clinching though. O Brien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. House fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. House closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. House is defending well against a takedown attempt. O Brien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. House fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dr House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coilean O Brien. O Brien darts in and clinches House up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. O Brien has House pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. House manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. House prevents a takedown attempt there.
O Brien leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. House throws a lazy head kick and O Brien counters into the clinch. Nicely done. House breaks the clinch.
House on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Brien. House stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and House wants it to stay on the feet. House fails with a takedown attempt. O Brien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but House defends it well. O Brien tries to score a power double leg takedown but House sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Brien somewhat. House shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. O Brien is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! O Brien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. House smiles and moves away.
O Brien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and House counters with a one-two to the body. O Brien goes for a double leg but House avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as House continues to drive forward. O Brien looks winded! House looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brien is fending him off so far but House persists. Nope, O Brien circles away and we're back to standing. House gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. House jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O Brien walks away with a smile on his face. House gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. O Brien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. House is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Brien.
That's three minutes gone in the round. House misses with a takedown attempt and O Brien moves into the clinch. O Brien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but House gets the underhooks and prevents it.
O Brien tries to land a knee to the head but House blocks with his arms.
House changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Brien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Brien shoots in but House avoids the takedown attempt easily. A quick step to the side and House tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. House shoots in looking for a takedown but O Brien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing House's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. House avoids the head kick by O Brien.
House seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. House is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Brien to keep the fight standing. House tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Brien avoids it. The referee is keeping an eye on House - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
House misses with a knee to the head. House prevents a body shot from O Brien. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. O Brien slows down the pace here.
House has had enough of the clinch but O Brien keeps him there for the moment. 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 Dr House will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Brien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with House, pushing him back against the cage. O Brien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. House avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. O Brien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but House swivels and escapes. House misses with a low kick. House avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. House breaks the clinch.
House misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. O Brien wants a takedown.
Dr House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coilean O Brien. House breaks the clinch.
House has a takedown stuffed. O Brien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says House as he avoids it easily. House closes the distance and pushes O Brien back into the cage. O Brien jumps guard.
O Brien pulls House in close to prevent any damage. House trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom. House throwing strikes from guard but O Brien blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Brien is working an open guard so House takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. O Brien fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but House avoids it really well and circles away. House is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Brien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. O Brien goes for a double leg but House avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as House continues to drive forward. House throws a wild combination but nothing lands. House misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. O Brien forces House back against the cage and clinches. O Brien tries to pull guard but House forces him back to his feet, against the cage. House is trying to drag O Brien to the mat but O Brien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. O Brien looking for a takedown. O Brien jumps into guard, dragging House to the mat.
House trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. O Brien working a defensive guard but House passes into half guard.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. House trying to control from O Brien's half guard. O Brien has other ideas though and has regained full guard. O Brien tries to land a sweep but no joy. House has gone for a leg lock! O Brien slips out almost immediately though and dives into House's guard. House wants to control the position but O Brien says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. House is holding on to half guard well. O Brien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coilean O Brien will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
House fails with a takedown attempt. O Brien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. House tries to avoid it but O Brien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag House to the ground. House escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. House stuffs the takedown attempt from O Brien. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet. O Brien shoots in and drives through. House sprawls well. Dr House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coilean O Brien. O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. House shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Brien defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from O Brien.
That's one minute gone in the round. House fails with a takedown attempt from distance. O Brien goes for a double leg but House avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as House continues to drive forward. O Brien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. O Brien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. House tries to avoid it but O Brien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag House to the ground. House escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. O Brien fails miserably with a takedown attempt. O Brien shoots for a double leg takedown but House sprawls well. He's pushed O Brien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. House drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Brien sprawls and moves away. Dr House is winning the standup battle so far. House misses with a head kick.
O Brien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but House swivels and escapes. House is looking for a counter combo. House shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. House throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. O Brien shoots in looking for a takedown. House tries to sprawl out of it but O Brien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. House manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like House was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Brien blocks a head kick by House.
House shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Brien sprawls well. O Brien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. House gets slowly back to his feet. House shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense. O Brien clinches up against the cage. O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. O Brien shoots in for a takedown but House shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. O Brien misses with a takedown attempt - House sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. House shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. O Brien has House up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien pulls guard. O Brien looking for a guillotine here but House defends easily.
House decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. House closes the distance and pushes O Brien back into the cage. House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away. House shoots and misses and O Brien counters with a three punch combo that has House backing up. House nods at O Brien to acknowledge the strikes. O Brien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around House's waist but House gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Brien off to one side. O Brien fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. House wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance. House fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dr House. I think House has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coilean O Brien!
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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
35% |
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