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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unski Hallavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallavaara comes into the arena with Dr. dre kush blaring out of the sound system. Power is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ruger Hauer - Jokaiselle jotakin . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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215 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Unski Hallavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Power!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallavaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Power.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Hallavaara does no damage.
Hallavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hallavaara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Hallavaara breaks the clinch.
Hallavaara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Hallavaara working hard to break the clinch.
Hallavaara has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hallavaara avoids it.
Hallavaara has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Hallavaara lands with a light punch inside.
Power keeps control of Hallavaara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Hallavaara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hallavaara is pressed up against the cage. Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hallavaara down to the mat. Hallavaara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Power wants to clinch up but Hallavaara keeps it at a distance.
Power tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hallavaara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Power somewhat.
Unski Hallavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Power.
Power thuds his right hand into Hallavaara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hallavaara avoids it really well and circles away.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Hallavaara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hallavaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unski Hallavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hallavaara tries to avoid it but Power manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hallavaara to the ground. Hallavaara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hallavaara instigates a clinch.
Hallavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power blocks a body shot from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara gets underhooks to prevent Power's takedown attempt.
Hallavaara breaks from the clinch.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Hallavaara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Unski Hallavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power throws a body punch but Hallavaara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hallavaara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Power's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Power is trying to control. Hallavaara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hallavaara is looking to escape.
Power content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Power.
Power missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hallavaara is looking to improve his position.
Power not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Power seems to be looking for submissions.
Power stops Hallavaara from getting back to his feet.
Power is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hallavaara wants to get back to full guard.
Hallavaara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hallavaara has hold of Power's hands but Power slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Power working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Power seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hallavaara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hallavaara trying to hold on to Power's head to control him but Power postures up.
Hallavaara is not content to let Power control the position.
Power is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hallavaara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Power.
Hallavaara is defending against the submission attempts here by Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power working the head and body with strikes.
Power is pressing down on Hallavaara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hallavaara is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallavaara tries to kick Power off but Power keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hallavaara is trying to control but can't.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hallavaara is trying to get back to full guard.
Power seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hallavaara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Power wants to pass the guard but Hallavaara is keeping the position.
Hallavaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara wants to stand and escape but Power is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Power distracts Hallavaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hallavaara trying to keep a closed guard but Power is proving a slippery customer.
Power lands a couple of elbows.
Power pushing down on Hallavaara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Power slips a nice elbow through Hallavaara's hands, connecting with Hallavaara's forehead.
Power stops Hallavaara from getting back to his feet.
Power thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hallavaara tries to kick Power off but Power keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hallavaara is breathing heavily.
Hallavaara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hallavaara gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control but Hallavaara is working from the bottom.
Hallavaara is trying to keep Power in close.
Power working some strikes from top position.
Power is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hallavaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
Power passes Hallavaara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Power is working for a kimura but Hallavaara is defending it quite comfortably.
Hallavaara wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Power scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Power passes to side control.
Hallavaara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power wants to control but Hallavaara is keeping him busy.
Power cracks Hallavaara with a big elbow.
Hallavaara can't do much from the bottom here.
Power creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Power is putting a hurting on Hallavaara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hallavaara is trying to improve his position.
Power in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Power in side control lands a decent elbow.
Power cracks Hallavaara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Power lands a nice forearm strike.
Power working the ground and pound.
Power tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Hallavaara is defending well.
Power landing a few strikes.
Hallavaara is rocked!
Hallavaara tries to escape but Power is in control.
Power works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Hallavaara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallavaara is trying to improve his position.
Hallavaara seems to have got his legs back now.
Power grinds an elbow into Hallavaara's temple.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a nice forearm strike.
Power in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hallavaara looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Power turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diesel Power!
A determined Diesel Power didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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hype
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