SSD 12: Gangster vs Loke PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Blachowicz (ranked 3874 p4p, 25330 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 384 p4p, 513 weight class). Jan Blachowicz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jan Blachowicz is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Blachowicz
vs
Velasquez

211 cm
18
281
0 - 2 - 0

197 cm
18
265
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Blachowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blachowicz gets a double leg takedown into Velasquez's guard.
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.
Blachowicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Blachowicz stands up from Velasquez's guard - Blachowicz perhaps looking for a knockout.

Velasquez drops Blachowicz with a beautiful combination! Blachowicz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Velasquez is looking for the KO!

Blachowicz is rocked!

It looks like Jan Blachowicz has been cut.
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!
Velasquez cracks Blachowicz's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Blachowicz slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Velasquez can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Velasquez!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyubof Nurmagomedov (ranked 3460 p4p, 3537 weight class) and Doo Ho Choi (ranked 221 p4p, 226 weight class). Choi has chosen Superman theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Nurmagomedov
vs
Choi

179 cm
19
158
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
152
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doo Ho Choi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov cracks Choi with a good jab.
A lazy left from Choi finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.

Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Choi to the mat! Choi manages to get full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Choi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Choi's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Choi working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Choi tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov working Choi over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Choi is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.

Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Choi is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Choi is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Choi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Choi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Choi is out cold - huge knockout for Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, an emotional Lyubof Nurmagomedov said 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Hogan (ranked 2162 p4p, 5371 weight class) and Feather Jay Jones (ranked 234 p4p, 473 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hogan
vs
Jones

196 cm
26
187
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
198
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Un-Kaged Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Feather Jay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Hogan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hogan lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hogan clinches with his opponent.
Hogan lands a body shot.
Jones tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hogan lands a left hand.
Hogan throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Hogan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the ropes as Hogan celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxson Hogan!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mfer (ranked 1780 p4p, 2745 weight class) and New Meta (ranked 185 p4p, 280 weight class). New Meta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Mfer's chin.

Mfer
vs
Meta

198 cm
19
288
5 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
272
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, New Meta!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer lands a jab.

Meta has managed to clinch.
Mfer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer is leaning against Meta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer trying to stall but Meta improves his position.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
Mfer digs a right hand into Meta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meta's gas tank.
Meta has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Meta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meta prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Meta misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meta.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Meta blocks a body shot from Mfer.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Meta.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta trying to stall but Mfer improves his position.
Meta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meta misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meta looks winded!
Meta prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like New Meta has been cut.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Meta.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.

Meta is rocked!
A short right from Mfer.
Meta is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer is trying to stall.
Meta seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Meta takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.

Mfer drops Meta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Meta is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Mfer has Meta pressed against the ropes. Meta drops his hands and Mfer takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Meta tumbling to the canvas! Mfer rains down with more punches but Meta was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Mfer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mfer!
Mike Mfer is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vahid Gangster (ranked 358 p4p, 583 weight class) and Loke Axelsen (ranked 23 p4p, 33 weight class). Gangster comes into the arena with 2Pac - The Warriors Way blaring out of the sound system. Axelsen has chosen Cha Cha PT2- Freddie Dredd as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gangster
vs
Axelsen

201 cm
22
280
10 - 0 - 0

178 cm
30
254
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

NARCOS
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Gangster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loke Axelsen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gangster tries to keep at a distance but Axelsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gangster lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Gangster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Axelsen is leaning against Gangster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen is leaning against Gangster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gangster is breathing heavily.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gangster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangster blocking some punches.
Gangster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
A short uppercut from Gangster.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gangster.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsen.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gangster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gangster blocking some punches.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen keeps control of Gangster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gangster leaning against his opponent.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Gangster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gangster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Gangster looking to stall.
Axelsen pushes Gangster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Axelsen.
Gangster prevents a body shot from Axelsen.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands a right hand.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangster blocking some punches.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Gangster is looking to break free of the clinch but Axelsen has double underhooks.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the ropes.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Axelsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gangster fails to land.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
Axelsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Gangster is looking to break free of the clinch but Axelsen has double underhooks.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
Gangster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gangster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axelsen has him pressed against the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Axelsen.
Axelsen digs a right hand underneath Gangster's ribcage. Gangster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gangster blocking some punches.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Gangster blocking some punches.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axelsen as Gangster tries to tie him up.
Axelsen tries to work over Gangster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gangster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Gangster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the ropes.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Gangster swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gangster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Axelsen as Gangster tries to tie him up.
Axelsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.

Gangster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen wants to clinch.

Axelsen has managed to clinch.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Axelsen.
Gangster missing with knees to the body.
Axelsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Gangster.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Gangster is trying to stall.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Gangster tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gangster throws an overhand right that lands on Axelsen's shoulder, as Axelsen tries to avoid the shot.

Axelsen moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a body punch.

Gangster breaks the clinch.

Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
Loke Axelsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Gangster takes a shot to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Gangster blocking some punches.
A short left from Axelsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen pushes Gangster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gangster swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen cracks Gangster with a nice body shot.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen lands a body shot.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.
Axelsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gangster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gangster is trying to push Axelsen away but Axelsen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.

Axelsen drops Gangster onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gangster is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!

Gangster is rocked!
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Oh Gangster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Gangster seems to have got his legs back now.
Axelsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gangster has had enough of the clinch but Axelsen keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Gangster has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Gangster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Axelsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
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!
Gangster tries to break free but Axelsen pushes him back against the ropes.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Gangster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axelsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsen lands a left hand.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Axelsen.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gangster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gangster takes a shot to the head.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Axelsen gets through Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Gangster wants to get back to striking at distance but Axelsen won't allow it.
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangster's elbow.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen avoids the elbow strike from Gangster, against the ropes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the ropes.
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A right hand to the body from Axelsen.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Gangster misses with a knee to the head.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gangster takes a shot to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Axelsen lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen throws a head punch that misses.
Gangster lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Gangster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Gangster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gangster misses with a straight left.

Axelsen clinches.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Axelsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gangster misses with a straight right.
Axelsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gangster circles away.
Gangster throws a hook but Axelsen blocks it.
Loke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gangster takes a shot to the head.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the ropes.
Gangster digs a right hand into Axelsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsen's gas tank.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen keeps control of Gangster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Gangster blocking some punches.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsen.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsen is leaning against Gangster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gangster fails to land.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gangster misses with an elbow strike.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Axelsen - that landed with a thud.
Axelsen gets through Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Gangster blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Axelsen blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen is working Gangster over against the ropes.
Axelsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangsters head.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen pushes Gangster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangster's elbow.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
Axelsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsen tries a body shot but Gangster blocks it.
Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Axelsen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Axelsen.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gangster takes a shot to the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Gangster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen scores with a hook to the body.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Axelsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Axelsen lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Gangster misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gangster blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Gangster can't break the clinch.
Axelsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsen fails to land.
Axelsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen lands a big right hand that drops Gangster! The killer instinct kicks in and Axelsen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Axelsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Loke Axelsen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.