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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 2020 p4p, 286 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1161 p4p, 173 weight class). Kriel comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a low kick.
As Hedman Karlsson tries to get set, Kriel tries to push him back and clinch up but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a double jab
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kriel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hedman Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Kriel as he checks the leg kick.
Kriel slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Kriel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hedman Karlsson manages to circle out of the way.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hedman Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kriel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hedman Karlsson catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Hedman Karlsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kriel is looking to counter the offense by Hedman Karlsson and move into the clinch.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a takedown
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hedman Karlsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kriel's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hedman Karlsson.
Some wild striking there from Hedman Karlsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel slips under a jab.
It looked like Kriel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from Hedman Karlsson both land. Nice combination.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Nice defenses there by Kriel.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson stalks Kriel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kriel's face. Kriel staggers backwards, shaken.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a combination
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Kriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Kriel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kriel counters with a nice leg kick.
Kriel swings widly with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hedman Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hedman Karlsson.
Willem Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Kriel moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kriel.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Kriel avoids it easily.
Kriel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hedman Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Kriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kriel defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hedman Karlsson connects with the punch.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kriel's guard.
Kriel has his hands on Hedman Karlsson's head, controlling the position.
Hedman Karlsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
Hedman Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kriel is keeping the position for now.
Kriel has Hedman Karlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Kriel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kriel looking to control.
Hedman Karlsson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kriel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel motions for Hedman Karlsson to come forward. Kriel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel misses the jab.
Kriel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hedman Karlsson catches Kriel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel tries to counter by clinching up but Hedman Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedman Karlsson thinking.
Hedman Karlsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kriel.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab. Kriel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Kriel counters with a quick kick to the body but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the head kick by Kriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson blocks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hedman Karlsson thumps Kriel with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson slips a jab and a cross from Kriel.
Kriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hedman Karlsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kriel.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to slow Kriel down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hedman Karlsson. That's going to slow Kriel down.
Hedman Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel is looking to counter the offense by Hedman Karlsson and move into the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson looks for a takedown but Kriel sprawls well.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hedman Karlsson, right into the meat.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a low kick.
Kriel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hedman Karlsson. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Kriel. No joy for Hedman Karlsson on that attempt.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedman Karlsson has a takedown stuffed.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hedman Karlsson.
Kriel wants to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Willem Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kriel misses with a right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kriel's knee momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kriel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hedman Karlsson really felt that one!
A low kick from Hedman Karlsson is predictable there
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it.
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!
Kriel throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moved away.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kriel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hedman Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedman Karlsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Kriel with a good jab.
Kriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy body kick from Kriel
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Hedman Karlsson avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kriel takes a step back to recover.
Hedman Karlsson throws a leg kick but Kriel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kriel cracks Hedman Karlsson with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Hedman Karlsson.
Well Hedman Karlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
After the big win, Oliver Hedman Karlsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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