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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwardo Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karhu Salamurhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu Salamurhaaja will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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278 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edwardo Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karhu Salamurhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamurhaaja looking to score a takedown here. Donaldson is defending well but Salamurhaaja drives through and ends up in Donaldson's guard.
Salamurhaaja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donaldson dives on top into guard.
Donaldson is fighting to break Salamurhaaja's control of his arms but Salamurhaaja is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salamurhaaja wants to sweep here but Donaldson controlling him for the moment.
Salamurhaaja is looking to stand up but Donaldson isn't so interested in that idea.
Salamurhaaja throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Donaldson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Salamurhaaja is trying to control the position but Donaldson postures up.
Salamurhaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salamurhaaja can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamurhaaja is trying to control the position but Donaldson postures up.
Salamurhaaja lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Donaldson!
Donaldson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Salamurhaaja controlling his opponent.
Donaldson wants to control but Salamurhaaja is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salamurhaaja tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Donaldson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Donaldson tries to lock up and control but Salamurhaaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salamurhaaja has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Donaldson's face.
Donaldson is squirming around, avoiding Salamurhaaja's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamurhaaja breaks from Donaldson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Donaldson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Edwardo Donaldson has been cut.
Salamurhaaja jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Donaldson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Salamurhaaja wants to control but Donaldson is keeping him busy.
Salamurhaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donaldson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson is letting Salamurhaaja control him for a moment.
Donaldson wants to control but Salamurhaaja postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salamurhaaja controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karhu Salamurhaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwardo Donaldson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salamurhaaja pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Donaldson back to the cage. Salamurhaaja follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salamurhaaja has closed the distance and engaged Donaldson in a clinch.
Donaldson is trying to break free.
Salamurhaaja has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Donaldson uses from the top position.
Salamurhaaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaldson wants to stand but Salamurhaaja is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salamurhaaja is looking for a triangle here but Donaldson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Salamurhaaja misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamurhaaja is trying to control Donaldson's posture but Donaldson avoids it.
Salamurhaaja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donaldson off and has taken his back!
Karhu Salamurhaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salamurhaaja is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Donaldson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Donaldson for a finish.
Salamurhaaja keeps control of the position as Donaldson tries to break free.
Salamurhaaja tries to get the hooks in deep but Donaldson pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamurhaaja has the hooks in. Donaldson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Salamurhaaja throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Salamurhaaja missing with strikes.
Salamurhaaja is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Donaldson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Donaldson for a finish.
Salamurhaaja is punishing Donaldson with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamurhaaja trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Salamurhaaja is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Salamurhaaja avoiding Donaldson 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salamurhaaja missing with strikes.
Donaldson trying to control the hands but Salamurhaaja breaks the grip.
Salamurhaaja has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Donaldson's body.
Donaldson is covering up but some of the strikes from Salamurhaaja are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karhu Salamurhaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwardo Donaldson's cut.
That's time! Donaldson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donaldson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donaldson wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Salamurhaaja misses.
Salamurhaaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salamurhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Donaldson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donaldson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salamurhaaja shoots for a takedown but Donaldson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edwardo Donaldson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karhu Salamurhaaja.
Salamurhaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Donaldson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salamurhaaja counters by clinching up.
Salamurhaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson being controlled against the cage.
Salamurhaaja continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Salamurhaaja is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salamurhaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Salamurhaaja.
Salamurhaaja needs to keep his hands up - Donaldson had a free shot at his head there.
Salamurhaaja shoots in and drives through. Donaldson sprawls well.
Donaldson looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamurhaaja is just out of range.
Salamurhaaja misses with a takedown
and Donaldson counters with a shoot takedown. Salamurhaaja fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salamurhaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamurhaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Donaldson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Donaldson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donaldson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwardo Donaldson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Salamurhaaja tries for a takedown but Donaldson circles away easily
and Donaldson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson tries to close the distance and clinch but Salamurhaaja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salamurhaaja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donaldson throws a series of punches but Salamurhaaja avoids them all with ease.
Donaldson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salamurhaaja has time to react.
Donaldson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salamurhaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Donaldson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salamurhaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwardo Donaldson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donaldson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salamurhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donaldson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Donaldson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson wants to stand but Salamurhaaja is controlling his posture from full guard.
Salamurhaaja is trying to keep Donaldson in close.
Salamurhaaja working for submissions but it's allowed Donaldson to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donaldson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwardo Donaldson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salamurhaaja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karhu Salamurhaaja!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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