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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim McSlim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hacksaw Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

McSlim
vs
Henry

196 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
27
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim McSlim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hacksaw Henry!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlim misses with a looping left.
Henry blocks a jab.

Henry moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Henry scores with a nice short uppercut.
McSlim is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Henry.
McSlim blocks an elbow strike from Henry.
Henry lands a body punch.

Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSlim is defended easily by Henry.

Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McSlim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards McSlim's brow.
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
McSlim has Henry pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McSlim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSlim is breathing heavily.
McSlim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but McSlim is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry lands a nice shot to the body.
McSlim blocks an elbow strike.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but McSlim avoids the damage to the body.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards McSlim's brow.
McSlim wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Henry throws an elbow but misses.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jim McSlim has been cut.
Henry misses with an elbow strike.

Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Henry pushes McSlim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Henry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McSlim backwards.
Henry lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henry misses with an elbow strike.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards McSlim's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands with a light punch inside.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSlim working hard to break the clinch.
McSlim wants to break the clinch but can't.
McSlim misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Henry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McSlim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
Henry lands with a right to the head.
McSlim tries to circle away but Henry has him pinned against the ropes.
McSlim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSlim blocks the elbow strike.
Henry throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but McSlim blocks with his arms.
McSlim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSlim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Henry throws an elbow that misses.
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McSlim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henry prevents it.
McSlim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but McSlim is blocking nicely.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Henry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McSlim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry lands an elbow inside that McSlim shrugs off.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McSlim wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Henry.
Henry works on McSlim's body with a couple of short punches.
McSlim blocks the elbow strike.
McSlim blocks an elbow strike from Henry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McSlim.
Henry misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards McSlim's brow.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Henry breaks the clinch.

Henry clinches up against the ropes.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section. McSlim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSlim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSlim dodges an elbow strike from Henry.
McSlim tries for a takedown. No joy.
McSlim blocks an elbow strike from Henry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry pushes off an throws an elbow but McSlim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSlim dodges an elbow strike from Henry.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hacksaw Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim McSlim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Henry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McSlim swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
Henry tries to clinch up.

Henry moves into the clinch.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Henry.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
McSlim blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Henry throws an elbow but misses.
McSlim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henry lands an elbow just above McSlim 's eye.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSlim blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry lands an elbow inside that McSlim shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Henry.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSlim.
Hacksaw Henry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Henry.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards McSlim's brow.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSlim is defending well for now.
McSlim avoids the elbow strike from Henry, against the ropes.
McSlim blocks an elbow strike from Henry.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSlim is defending well for now.
McSlim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSlim dodges an elbow strike from Henry.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McSlim is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the ropes.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSlim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSlim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McSlim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McSlim.
Henry misses with an elbow strike.
Henry misses with an elbow strike.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McSlim avoids a wild elbow strike from Henry.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. McSlim won't want to take too many of those.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry lands a nice uppercut.
Henry digs a right hand underneath McSlim's ribcage. McSlim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henry lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlim avoids a wild elbow strike from Henry.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henry.
McSlim dodges an elbow strike from Henry.
Henry lands with a right to the head.
Henry lands an elbow just above McSlim 's eye.
McSlim blocks the elbow strike.
Henry scores with a shot to the side of McSlim's head.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McSlim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McSlim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Henry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Henry lands an elbow just above McSlim 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry.
Henry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
McSlim tries to break free but Henry pushes him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlim throws a head punch that misses.
Henry pushes off an throws an elbow but McSlim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McSlim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
McSlim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
McSlim avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Henry throws an elbow but misses.
Henry working McSlim over with knees to the body.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to McSlim's face.
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry misses with a knee strike.
McSlim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
Henry lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hacksaw Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim McSlim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McSlim misses with a hook.
McSlim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Nice defenses there by McSlim.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry tests McSlim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSlim shoots in and drives through. Henry sprawls well.
McSlim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but McSlim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from McSlim misses.
McSlim misses with a right hand
and McSlim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Henry has managed to clinch.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSlim.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSlim is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McSlim avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
McSlim avoids the elbow strike from Henry, against the ropes.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped McSlim in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry prevents a body shot from McSlim.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped McSlim in his tracks for a moment.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSlim blocks the elbow strike.
Henry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McSlim's defenses.
Henry lands an elbow inside.
McSlim avoids the elbow strike from Henry, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry misses with an elbow strike.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but McSlim blocks with his arms.
Henry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henry lands a right hand that snaps the head of McSlim backwards.
McSlim tries to circle away but Henry has him pinned against the ropes.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSlim avoids it.
Hacksaw Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henry pushes McSlim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McSlims head.
McSlim working hard to break the clinch.
McSlim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McSlim wants to break free but Henry has control.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Henry throws an elbow but misses.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSlim can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McSlim is trying to stall.
McSlim misses with a punch on the inside.
McSlim throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
McSlim blocks an elbow strike.
McSlim is trying to drag Henry to the mat but Henry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McSlim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.
McSlim tries to work over Henry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlim managing to block the knees to the body from Henry.
McSlim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Henry.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSlim.
Jim McSlim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McSlim misses with some punches.
McSlim throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
McSlim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hacksaw Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Hacksaw Henry!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Hacksaw Henry!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Hacksaw Henry!

Hacksaw Henry wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dunch Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Jaa is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Henry
vs
Jaa

175 cm
30
175 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

180 cm
32
180 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dunch Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry scores with a jab.

Henry clinches up against the ropes.
Henry working hard to break the clinch.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henry's face.
Henry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Henry is trying to force a seperation but Jaa has the dominant position.

Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry leaves Jaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaa.
Henry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaa eats them both and turns towards Henry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Henry lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jaa. Jaa tries to recover but Henry is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jaa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dunch Henry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin's entrance music is lions sleeps tonight. A fine choice. Smith has chosen You've Seen the Butcher as his entrance music. Judah Benjamin had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Benjamin
vs
Smith

189 cm
37
276 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

193 cm
26
250 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Judah Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the ropes. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Benjamin rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith has Benjamin pressed against the ropes.
Smith wants to break free but Benjamin has control.
Benjamin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benjamin avoids it.
Benjamin managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith is trying to drag Benjamin to the mat but Benjamin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Benjamin keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benjamin is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.

Smith has Benjamin pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Benjamin tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Benjamin's guard.
Benjamin wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a strike but Benjamin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Benjamin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith 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.
Benjamin trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Benjamin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith looking to control.
Benjamin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benjamin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benjamin preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjamin wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Benjamin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Benjamin defends it.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin defending well though.
Smith trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benjamin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Benjamin looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin defending well though.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benjamin keeps working.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith stops Benjamin from getting back to his feet.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Benjamin is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benjamin pinned against the ropes. Benjamin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Benjamin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benjamin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Judah Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Smith.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
Benjamin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Judah Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Benjamin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is standing up over Benjamin. Benjamin looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Benjamin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benjamin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Benjamin is working away.
Leon Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benjamin dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Benjamin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Benjamin.
Benjamin scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Benjamin slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Benjamin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Benjamin sits in half guard.

Benjamin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benjamin manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith prevents Benjamin from getting back to his feet.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Benjamin wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Benjamin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith is trying to keep Benjamin in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Judah Benjamin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Benjamin 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Benjamin gets a clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Benjamin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benjamin.
Benjamin can't get the takedown.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benjamin.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Benjamin avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benjamin to the ground. Benjamin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benjamin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin bucks up and tries to throw Smith off but instead Smith has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith cracks Benjamin with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Benjamin from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Smith has Benjamin flattened out and is raining down punches.
Smith punishes Benjamin with strikes from the back mount.
Benjamin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Benjamin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with punches from the back.
Smith throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Benjamin!
Smith misses with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with punches from the back.
Smith punches Benjamin on the ear.
Smith misses with punches from the back.
Benjamin trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
Benjamin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Judah Benjamin's cut is getting worse.
Benjamin is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Benjamin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Can Benjamin hold on?! Smith is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Judah Benjamin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Even with his hooks in, Smith manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Benjamin trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Benjamin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Benjamin for a finish.
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
Benjamin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Benjamin avoids the strikes from Smith.

Smith looking for the choke but no joy.
Benjamin trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is landing with strikes. Benjamin can't take much more of this.
Benjamin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Judah Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Benjamin covers up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benjamin looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Leon Smith!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Leon Smith!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Leon Smith!

Leon Smith wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Leon Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Cabollaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagkero Batdori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabollaro comes to the ring accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKy611o_3KA&feature=related. Batdori has chosen Huun Hurr Ti-Chira Khoor as his entrance music. Jagkero Batdori acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Cabollaro
vs
Batdori

195 cm
34
275 lbs
20 - 36 - 0

185 cm
26
270 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 20 - 36 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javier Cabollaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jagkero Batdori!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batdori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Batdori has Cabollaro up against the ropes in a clinch.

Batdori gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cabollaro trying to control the position.
Cabollaro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Batdori is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batdori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabollaro keeping moving, preventing Batdori from controlling successfully.
Cabollaro has his hands on Batdori's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Javier Cabollaro.

Batdori closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabollaro to the mat! Cabollaro manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabollaro looking to control.
Batdori with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cabollaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batdori.
Batdori with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Batdori trying to control but Cabollaro is working from the bottom.
Batdori lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Cabollaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batdori with a nice head shot there.
Batdori lands a couple of digs.
Batdori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabollaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Batdori drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cabollaro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cabollaro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cabollaro!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batdori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cabollaro is controlling him well.
Batdori is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cabollaro working the ground and pound.

Cabollaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Batdori is defending well.
Cabollaro grinds an elbow into Batdori's temple.
Batdori is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Batdori wants to get back to his feet but Cabollaro is dominant here and he's now got Batdori's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batdori wants to get back to his feet.
Batdori covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Batdori controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Cabollaro scores with punches and elbows.
Batdori wants to get back to his feet.
Batdori looks winded!

Cabollaro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Cabollaro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Batdori has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Batdori trying to get back to his feet but Cabollaro is in full control for now.

Cabollaro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Batdori knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Batdori for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batdori trying to get back to his feet but Cabollaro is in full control for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Cabollaro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Batdori has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Batdori has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Cabollaro is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cabollaro gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cabollaro gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cabollaro apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cabollaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Batdori circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Batdori drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cabollaro has his foot on Batdori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batdori works his way back into a safe position though.
Batdori throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jagkero Batdori will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cabollaro gets caught napping as Batdori dives in and scores a takedown. Cabollaro manages to retain guard.
Cabollaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cabollaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batdori throws an elbow that misses. Cabollaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batdori's guard. Nice move by Cabollaro!
Cabollaro stops Batdori from standing up.
Cabollaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabollaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batdori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batdori wants to stand up but Cabollaro is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batdori is breathing heavily.
Cabollaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabollaro prevents Batdori from getting back to his feet.
Batdori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabollaro.
Cabollaro stops Batdori from standing up.
Cabollaro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cabollaro chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batdori can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cabollaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cabollaro postures up in Batdori's guard and throws a big left but Batdori blocks it.
Batdori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cabollaro connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batdori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batdori is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cabollaro dives into side control.
Cabollaro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cabollaro in side control, throwing shots but Batdori defends.
Cabollaro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Batdori down.
Cabollaro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Cabollaro crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Cabollaro.
Cabollaro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Batdori to see if he's OK.
Batdori takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Cabollaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Batdori is defending well.
An elbow from Cabollaro crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batdori pushes Cabollaro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cabollaro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cabollaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Javier Cabollaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batdori is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Cabollaro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cabollaro scoring with punches from side control.
Cabollaro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cabollaro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cabollaro 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.

Cabollaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Batdori pushes Cabollaro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cabollaro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cabollaro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batdori tries to escape but Cabollaro is in control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabollaro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Batdori wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cabollaro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cabollaro working the ground and pound.
Batdori takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cabollaro working the ground and pound.
Batdori wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Batdori is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cabollaro connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabollaro prevents Batdori from escaping the position.
Cabollaro working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Cabollaro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cabollaro cracks the inside of Batdori's front leg.
Cabollaro misses with a wild body shot.
Cabollaro misses with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabollaro enables Batdori to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabollaro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Cabollaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batdori trying to control but Cabollaro is working from the bottom.
Cabollaro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabollaro has his hands on Batdori's head, controlling the position.
Cabollaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabollaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batdori.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cabollaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batdori defends it easily.
Batdori sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cabollaro's guard.
Cabollaro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batdori trying to control from half guard but Cabollaro is working away.
Cabollaro wants to control but Batdori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cabollaro won't allow Batdori to pass to mount.
Cabollaro is looking for a sweep. Batdori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batdori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cabollaro moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batdori postures up.
Batdori is looking to work some ground and pound but Cabollaro has wrist control.
Batdori looking to sit in guard and control but Cabollaro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Batdori is looking to stand up but Cabollaro isn't so interested in that idea.

Cabollaro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Batdori dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabollaro controlling Batdori's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cabollaro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Batdori stacks Cabollaro 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 Batdori!
Cabollaro is trying to control Batdori's posture but Batdori avoids it.

Batdori swings around for an armbar but Cabollaro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Batdori's guard.
Batdori wants to stand up but Cabollaro is controlling him.

Batdori has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cabollaro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabollaro is looking to clinch but Batdori is avoiding it.
Cabollaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Batdori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Batdori scores with a takedown into Cabollaro's guard.

Cabollaro is looking for a triangle but Batdori pushes his legs off easily.
Batdori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabollaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batdori looking to sit in guard and control but Cabollaro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabollaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batdori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabollaro is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jagkero Batdori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Batdori 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Javier Cabollaro!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Javier Cabollaro!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Javier Cabollaro!

Javier Cabollaro wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Javier Cabollaro stared into the camera and said 'I punch face he punch face one fall down '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross Odenkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross Odenkirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soderberg
vs
Odenkirk

189 cm
27
225 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
33
215 lbs
14 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cross Odenkirk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Odenkirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Soderberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Odenkirk which made him look bad.
Odenkirk tests Soderberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Soderberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Odenkirk did well to prevent Soderberg getting side control.
Soderberg wants to pass to mount but Odenkirk is defending the position.

Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odenkirk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soderberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soderberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soderberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odenkirk's head.
Soderberg is thwarting Odenkirk's attempts to control the position.
Odenkirk wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Odenkirk is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soderberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Odenkirk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Odenkirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg passes to side control.
Soderberg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Odenkirk!

Soderberg working for a guillotine from mount but Odenkirk is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Soderberg looking to land elbow strikes but Odenkirk uses the position to regain half guard.
Soderberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Odenkirk sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Odenkirk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Odenkirk is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Odenkirk wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soderberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Odenkirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Odenkirk is trying to maintain the position but Soderberg is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Odenkirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Odenkirk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soderberg is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odenkirk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Soderberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Odenkirk checks a leg kick nicely.
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Odenkirk pinned against the ropes. Odenkirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Odenkirk misses the target.
Odenkirk misses the shot to the body.
Odenkirk misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Odenkirk tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Odenkirk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Odenkirk wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg moves out of range as Odenkirk throws a body kick.
Soderberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soderberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Odenkirk misses with a hook

and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Odenkirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odenkirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg stops Odenkirk from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Odenkirk has wrist control.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Odenkirk keeps moving.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Odenkirk is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Odenkirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg advances to half guard.

Soderberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Soderberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Soderberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Odenkirk defending well though.
Odenkirk taking some punishment here, with Soderberg in his half guard.
Soderberg works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odenkirk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg throws an elbow but Odenkirk slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Soderberg shoots in but Odenkirk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Odenkirk looks to land a left hand but Soderberg moved out of range nicely.
Cross Odenkirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odenkirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soderberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Odenkirk gets a clinch.
Odenkirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soderberg.
Odenkirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odenkirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Soderberg controls his hands.

Soderberg pulls guard.
Odenkirk wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.

Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Odenkirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Odenkirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Odenkirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.

Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Odenkirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hjalmar Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soderberg has momentary wrist control but Odenkirk slips an elbow through the middle.
Odenkirk lands a couple of digs.
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Odenkirk postures up.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Odenkirk manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Odenkirk keeps moving.
Odenkirk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soderberg.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Odenkirk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soderberg controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg throws an elbow that misses. Odenkirk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soderberg's guard. Nice move by Odenkirk!
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Odenkirk is proving a slippery customer.
Odenkirk trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Odenkirk connects with a couple of short punches.
Odenkirk pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Odenkirk wants to take a breather but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Odenkirk is very close to passing his half guard.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Odenkirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Soderberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soderberg 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.
Odenkirk is in trouble now - Soderberg has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg scoring with strikes but Odenkirk is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soderberg looking to ground and pound but Odenkirk is blocking nicely.
Odenkirk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hjalmar Soderberg clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soderberg throws a nice inside leg kick.

Odenkirk is rocked!
Soderberg cracks Odenkirk on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Odenkirk falls backwards against the ropes. Soderberg follows up with more strikes that drop Odenkirk to his knees. Soderberg keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Odenkirk! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hjalmar Soderberg!
Hjalmar Soderberg retains his light heavyweight title!
As Hjalmar Soderberg got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: No more fluky wins for you, dipshit!'.