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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorstein Olafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. The crowd seem to be enjoying Olafsson's choice of entrance music: Twilight of the Thunder God. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorstein Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins dives in and grabs Olafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olafsson pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Olafsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Olafsson lands with a good body shot.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olafsson sprawls well. Olafsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Olafsson shows good takedown defense.
Olafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olafsson lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Olafsson. Beautiful body shot.
Olafsson scores with a nice strike.
Olafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Collins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Olafsson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collins with a poor takedown
and Olafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Olafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olafsson throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Collins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Olafsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Olafsson throws a shot to the body.
Olafsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Olafsson.
Collins fails with the takedown
and Olafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olafsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Collins did well to prevent Olafsson getting side control.
Olafsson is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olafsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Olafsson in particular looking to stall.
Olafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olafsson trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Olafsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Collins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collins tries to get out of the position.
Olafsson looks to land a strike but Collins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Olafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olafsson is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins breaks from Olafsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olafsson can't escape the position.
Collins lands a heavy elbow.
Collins looking to finish Olafsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olafsson!
Collins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorstein Olafsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olafsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins tries for a takedown but Olafsson circles away easily
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olafsson scores with a jab to the body.
Collins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorstein Olafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olafsson lands with a good body shot.
Collins shoots and misses
and Olafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Olafsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olafsson lands a slapping body shot.
Collins shoots and misses
and Olafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olafsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olafsson.
Olafsson thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Olafsson throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Olafsson lands strikes from half guard.
Olafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Olafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Olafsson from controlling successfully.
Olafsson pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Olafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olafsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Olafsson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins fails with the takedown
enabling Olafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Olafsson.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Olafsson with a nice cross.
Collins fails with the takedown
enabling Olafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Olafsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Olafsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Olafsson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olafsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins keeping full guard, as Olafsson tries to pass.
Olafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olafsson wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorstein Olafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins misses with a takedown
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Olafsson connects with the punch.
Olafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olafsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olafsson lands with a good body shot.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Olafsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olafsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olafsson cracks Collins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins shoots and misses
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Olafsson.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olafsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Olafsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Olafsson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olafsson.
Ground and pound from Olafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Olafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thorstein Olafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olafsson trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olafsson wants to stand but Collins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Olafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olafsson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Olafsson is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorstein Olafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olafsson with a hook.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dave Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Olafsson counters with a nice body shot.
Olafsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olafsson lands a nice hook to Collins's body. Collins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorstein Olafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olafsson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorstein Olafsson!
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energy
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hype
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