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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olu Olajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermanni Holopainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olu Olajide has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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294 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olu Olajide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hermanni Holopainen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holopainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olajide on his heels. He'll look to pass Olajide's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Olajide is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Olajide is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olajide wants to stand up but Holopainen is controlling him.
Olajide will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holopainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olajide shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olajide gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holopainen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Holopainen wants to control but Olajide is keeping busy.
Olajide tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holopainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olajide missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holopainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Holopainen scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olajide fails to land the takedown.
Olajide shoots in looking for a takedown but Holopainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olajide's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olu Olajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olajide fails to land the takedown.
Olajide is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Holopainen as Olajide shoots in.
Olajide on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Olu Olajide has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holopainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Holopainen dives in and scores a takedown into Olajide's guard.
Holopainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holopainen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Olajide, up you get!
Olu Olajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Holopainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holopainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Olajide has his takedown stuffed
and Holopainen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Olajide really felt that one!
Holopainen closes the distance and clinches.
Holopainen gets control of Olajide's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holopainen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holopainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olajide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holopainen keeping full guard, as Olajide tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen has control of Olajide's left arm, preventing Olajide from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Olajide tries to free his leg and advance position but Holopainen is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hermanni Holopainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olu Olajide's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Olajide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holopainen defends it nicely.
Holopainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olajide's guard.
Holopainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holopainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Olajide is proving hard to escape from.
Olajide being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Olajide is trying to control the position but Holopainen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hermanni Holopainen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Olajide shoots in but Holopainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olajide shoots in looking for a takedown but Holopainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olajide's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olu Olajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holopainen digs a good hook to Olajide's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olajide fails with the takedown.
Olajide with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holopainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holopainen moves into range and clinches up with Olajide.
Holopainen gets control of Olajide's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holopainen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Olajide trying to control the position from guard on top but Holopainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holopainen trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen has his feet on Olajide's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Holopainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holopainen lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olajide is working an open guard so Holopainen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olajide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holopainen but Holopainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holopainen connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olajide takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holopainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holopainen decides to stand back up.
Olajide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holopainen's waist but Holopainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olajide off to one side.
Holopainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olajide to the mat! Olajide manages to get full guard.
Holopainen controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermanni Holopainen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Holopainen scores with a head kick. Olajide tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holopainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Holopainen jumps guard.
Holopainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Olajide is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hermanni Holopainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olu Olajide's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Holopainen looking to score a takedown here. Olajide is defending well but Holopainen drives through and ends up in Olajide's guard.
Holopainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holopainen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Olajide with a poor takedown
and Holopainen counters with a nice body kick.
Olajide with a poor takedown
and Holopainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holopainen dives in and scores a takedown into Olajide's guard.
Holopainen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Olajide doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holopainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Olajide.
Holopainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holopainen stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holopainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holopainen with a nice cross.
Holopainen scores with a hook to the body. Olajide takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holopainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Olajide quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like Holopainen is going to stand back up.
Holopainen trying to pass the guard but Olajide defending well.
Holopainen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Olajide to get to his feet.
A head kick from Holopainen lands but Olajide takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olajide.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olu Olajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olajide's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holopainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olajide scrambles back to his feet.
Holopainen moves into the clinch.
Holopainen stalling in the clinch.
Holopainen manages to break the clinch.
Holopainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olajide to the mat! Olajide manages to get full guard.
Olajide is looking for a triangle but Holopainen pushes his legs off easily.
Holopainen stands up and waves to Olajide to follow him.
Holopainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olajide on his heels. He'll look to pass Olajide's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olajide is working an open guard so Holopainen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hermanni Holopainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holopainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olajide's half guard.
Holopainen trying to control the pace.
Holopainen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Holopainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holopainen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hermanni Holopainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Holopainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hermanni Holopainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hermanni Holopainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holopainen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Olu Olajide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holopainen shoots in and bounces Olajide off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hermanni Holopainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holopainen 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hermanni Holopainen!
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energy
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RATING
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