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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Richesmart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Stubbersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Stubbersson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Richesmart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Stubbersson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubbersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Stubbersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stubbersson.
Stubbersson dives in and scores a takedown into Richesmart's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richesmart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richesmart being controlled here, momentarily.
Stubbersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richesmart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbersson trying to control but Richesmart is working from the bottom.
Stubbersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Richesmart is retaining full guard.
Stubbersson wants to control from the top but Richesmart keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Stubbersson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stubbersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Stubbersson with that takedown attempt.
Richesmart fails with the takedown
and Stubbersson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubbersson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Richesmart works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stubbersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richesmart's head.
Stubbersson is just content to waste time from the top position. Richesmart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stubbersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stubbersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Richesmart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richesmart pulls Stubbersson in close to prevent any damage.
Stubbersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Richesmart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Stubbersson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stubbersson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stubbersson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubbersson throws a strike aimed at the side of Richesmart's head but Richesmart avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Richesmart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stubbersson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richesmart prevents Stubbersson from improving position.
Stubbersson looking to control but instead Richesmart has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubbersson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stubbersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richesmart.
Stubbersson throws a looping overhand right but Richesmart ducks down to avoid it.
Stubbersson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richesmart's guard.
Stubbersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Richesmart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stubbersson looking to pass the guard.
Richesmart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richesmart tries to get out of the position.
Stubbersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexander Stubbersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Richesmart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Stubbersson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stubbersson fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Stubbersson misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stubbersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richesmart slips a jab from Stubbersson.
Stubbersson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richesmart avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Richesmart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Stubbersson.
Stubbersson gets a takedown into half guard.
Richesmart is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubbersson wants to take a breather but Richesmart is having none of it.
Stubbersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stubbersson is just content to waste time from the top position. Richesmart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stubbersson trying to control but Richesmart is working from the bottom.
Richesmart pulls Stubbersson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubbersson wants to control from the top but Richesmart keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Stubbersson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stubbersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stubbersson misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stubbersson is defended easily by Richesmart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Stubbersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Richesmart shoots for a double leg takedown but Stubbersson sprawls well. He's pushed Richesmart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stubbersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stubbersson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richesmart blocks a head kick by Stubbersson.
Stubbersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richesmart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richesmart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richesmart trying to control the position from guard on top but Stubbersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stubbersson controlling Richesmart's posture.
Richesmart won't allow Stubbersson to get back to his feet.
Richesmart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stubbersson keeping moving, preventing Richesmart from controlling successfully.
Richesmart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richesmart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stubbersson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richesmart has Stubbersson in his guard.
Stubbersson throws a strike but Richesmart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Richesmart drops back looking for a leg! Stubbersson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stubbersson manages to kick Richesmart off! Richesmart jumps back into Stubbersson's guard.
Stubbersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richesmart wants to pass the guard but Stubbersson is keeping the position.
Stubbersson wants to stand but Richesmart is controlling the position.
Stubbersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richesmart prevents Stubbersson from getting back to his feet.
Stubbersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richesmart trying to control the position from guard on top but Stubbersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Richesmart drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stubbersson dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richesmart controlling the position.
Richesmart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steve Richesmart just wasn't active enough.
Stubbersson misses with a looping right.
Richesmart moves out of range as Stubbersson strikes.
Alexander Stubbersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stubbersson loads up on a big right hand but Richesmart slips the punch.
A big right from Stubbersson misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Richesmart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stubbersson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Stubbersson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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