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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ahonen (ranked 349 p4p, 46 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 638 p4p, 87 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ahonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Oliver Hedman Karlsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen wants to slow Hedman Karlsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Hedman Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hedman Karlsson also avoids with ease.
Hedman Karlsson tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen throws out a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range and Ahonen only half commits.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hedman Karlsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Ahonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Ahonen.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Hedman Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen tries to clinch there but Hedman Karlsson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen darts in and clinches Hedman Karlsson up against the cage.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahonen tries a body shot but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
I was talking to Ahonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahonen can't get the takedown.
Hedman Karlsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ahonen regains guard.
Hedman Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hedman Karlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hedman Karlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahonen looking for a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hedman Karlsson is aware though and is defending well.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahonen is trying to keep Hedman Karlsson in close.
Ahonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedman Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Ahonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahonen's head.
Ahonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedman Karlsson defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedman Karlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hedman Karlsson throwing strikes but missing.
Ahonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hedman Karlsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedman Karlsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Hedman Karlsson's brow.
Ahonen postures up in Hedman Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer.
Hedman Karlsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ahonen stacks Hedman Karlsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ahonen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Hedman Karlsson looks to move away, Ahonen throws a big counter combo but Hedman Karlsson just gets out of the way.
Hedman Karlsson takes one to the chin there.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Hedman Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahonen doesn't seem phased though.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hedman Karlsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedman Karlsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hedman Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hedman Karlsson tries to clinch but Ahonen is having none of it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to clinch but Ahonen is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Hedman Karlsson scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen works the jab nicely.
Ahonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Ahonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hedman Karlsson! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen tries to counter with a takedown but Hedman Karlsson is quick to defend against it.
Ahonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedman Karlsson under the eye.
Ahonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahonen tries a low kick but Hedman Karlsson avoids it.
Good leg kick by Hedman Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen lands with a shot to the body.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen lands with a cross.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahonen fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hedman Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahonen moves into the clinch.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahonen can't fight it off and eventually Hedman Karlsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahonen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hedman Karlsson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedman Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ahonen.
Hedman Karlsson working some strikes from top position.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Ahonen's brow.
Ahonen working a defensive guard but Hedman Karlsson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ahonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hedman Karlsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is staying active underneath Ahonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen is keen to just control but Hedman Karlsson is a slippery customer.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahonen pulls his head out easily.
Ahonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahonen passes to full mount!
Ahonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Ahonen is having none of it.
Hedman Karlsson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hedman Karlsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Ahonen fails with the takedown.
Ahonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hedman Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hedman Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hedman Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hedman Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Ahonen thuds his right hand into Hedman Karlsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahonen backing away here, and Hedman Karlsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Ahonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Nice body kick there by Hedman Karlsson.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a chopping leg kick but Ahonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahonen with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hedman Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahonen stands up over Hedman Karlsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen throws a strike but Hedman Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hedman Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson scores with punches from side control.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ahonen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ahonen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hedman Karlsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Hedman Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ahonen.
Ahonen working for a triangle but Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.
Hedman Karlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahonen keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Ahonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Ahonen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hedman Karlsson is now in half guard.
Hedman Karlsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen is rocked!
Hedman Karlsson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ahonen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hedman Karlsson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ahonen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hedman Karlsson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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