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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ole Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Osterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes to the cage accompanied by Fever Ray -If I had a heart. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ole Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Osterman.
Osterman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
Osterman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Osterman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensson under the eye.
Osterman throws a good cross that connects.
Osterman tries to clinch there but Svensson circles away.
Osterman throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Osterman misses with a few strikes there.
Svensson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osterman darts in and clinches Svensson up against the cage.
Osterman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osterman misses with some punches.
Osterman throws a head punch that misses.
Osterman misses with a body punch.
Osterman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Osterman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osterman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterman presses Svensson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osterman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osterman.
Osterman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svensson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at V C L training center (HOME OF THE TRUE CHAMPION in the buildup to the fight.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osterman was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Osterman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svensson momentarily.
Svensson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Osterman lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osterman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Osterman throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Osterman.
It looks like Ole Svensson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osterman lands a glancing blow to the side of Svensson's head.
Osterman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svensson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osterman throws a series of punches but Svensson avoids them all with ease.
Svensson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Osterman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Svensson postures up in Osterman's guard and throws a big left but Osterman blocks it.
Svensson wants to get up but he can't break Osterman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Osterman wants to get back to his feet but Svensson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Svensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterman is retaining full guard.
Osterman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svensson.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Svensson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osterman is proving hard to escape from.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Osterman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Svensson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Osterman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
Osterman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Osterman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Osterman connects with the punch.
Osterman lands a head shot.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Osterman counters with a stiff right hand.
Osterman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svensson, pushing him back against the cage.
Osterman lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to trip Osterman. He has hold of a leg but Osterman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Svensson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Osterman's guard.
Osterman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osterman is pulling down on Svensson's head. It's preventing any offense from Svensson, at least for the moment.
Osterman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Osterman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ole Svensson's cut.
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.
Osterman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osterman moves away.
Osterman jabs at Svensson's body.
Svensson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Osterman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osterman counters with a series of strikes. Svensson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Osterman. That snapped Svensson's head back.
Svensson gets tackled into the cage by Osterman. Osterman maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Osterman.
A right hand to the body from Osterman.
Osterman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osterman tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Osterman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osterman throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Osterman manages to get underhooks.
Osterman lands a nice shot to the body.
Osterman lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osterman.
Osterman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Osterman.
Osterman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osterman misses with the head strike.
Svensson wants a takedown.
Osterman lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osterman pushes Svensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svensson is trying to force a seperation but Osterman has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kevin Osterman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osterman digs a right hand into Svensson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Svensson's gas tank.
Osterman manages to break the clinch.
Osterman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ole Svensson's cut is getting worse.
Osterman tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Osterman lands with a nice combination. Svensson backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osterman moves into the clinch successfully.
Osterman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osterman.
Osterman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Osterman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osterman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Osterman pushes Svensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterman has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Osterman swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osterman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Osterman lands a left hand.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Osterman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Svensson or not.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
Osterman stalls.
Osterman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Osterman fails to land.
A short right from Osterman on the inside.
Osterman tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Osterman lands a right hand.
Osterman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson goes for a takedown attempt but Osterman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Osterman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svensson in his tracks.
Osterman wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Osterman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ole Svensson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Osterman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Svensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osterman misses with a series of wild punches.
Osterman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svensson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osterman rushes Svensson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterman throws a head punch that misses.
Osterman misses with a body punch.
Osterman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Osterman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osterman.
Svensson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Osterman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osterman.
Osterman is leaning against Svensson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Osterman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Osterman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osterman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osterman throws a head punch that misses.
Osterman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Osterman fails to land.
Ole Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterman swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson wants to take the fight to the mat but Osterman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osterman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Osterman struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Osterman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osterman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osterman lands with a light punch inside.
Osterman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Osterman working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking for a takedown.
Osterman slowing the pace effectively.
Osterman lands a shoulder strike.
Osterman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osterman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Osterman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Osterman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osterman throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Osterman breaks the clinch.
Svensson is looking to wear down Osterman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterman misses with a two punch combination.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osterman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Osterman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svensson on the side of the head.
Osterman moves into the clinch.
Osterman lands a nice shot to the body.
Osterman gets underhooks to prevent Svensson's takedown attempt.
Osterman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osterman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson lands an uppercut.
Osterman has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Osterman misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Osterman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osterman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Osterman!
A determined Kevin Osterman 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!
Ole Svensson was interviewed post fight and said 'Næste gang jeg skal rive hovedet'.
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