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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford comes to the cage accompanied by Stand up - Ludacris. Hammarskjold has chosen Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfred Hammarskjold!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford scores with a jab.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Ford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammarskjold's head.
Ford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ford takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Jacob Ford has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford misses with a looping right.
Ford slips a straight right by Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammarskjold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammarskjold shoots in looking for a takedown but Ford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammarskjold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ford cracks a nice hook into Hammarskjold's ribs.
Ford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammarskjold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammarskjold counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hammarskjold.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammarskjold stops Ford from standing up.
Hammarskjold postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford wants to stand but Hammarskjold is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammarskjold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Hammarskjold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammarskjold is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Hammarskjold throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammarskjold stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammarskjold is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes but missing.
Hammarskjold with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford trying to control the position here.
Hammarskjold throws a big right hand that misses.
Ford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammarskjold prevents Ford from getting back to his feet.
Hammarskjold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammarskjold trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
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!
Hammarskjold is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Hammarskjold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammarskjold is working Ford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammarskjold tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
Hammarskjold lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammarskjold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammarskjold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ford's guard.
Hammarskjold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammarskjold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammarskjold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammarskjold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ford pushes Hammarskjold off looking to stand but Hammarskjold dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hammarskjold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford trying to hold on to Hammarskjold's head to control him but Hammarskjold postures up.
Ford is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hammarskjold dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammarskjold moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Hammarskjold slips the punch.
Ford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammarskjold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ford to the mat! Ford manages to get full guard.
Hammarskjold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammarskjold with a nice head shot there.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammarskjold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammarskjold works over Ford with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Hammarskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammarskjold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammarskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes but missing.
Hammarskjold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammarskjold passes into half guard.
Ford is staying active underneath Hammarskjold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammarskjold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold working over Ford with some ground and pound. Ford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hammarskjold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammarskjold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammarskjold thows a huge punch but Ford dodges it nicely.
Hammarskjold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Ford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammarskjold.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammarskjold.
Ford has hold of Hammarskjold's hands but Hammarskjold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammarskjold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammarskjold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hammarskjold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammarskjold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammarskjold looks to land a strike but Ford avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammarskjold.
Ford wants to stand up but Hammarskjold is controlling him.
Hammarskjold trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammarskjold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ford's head.
Hammarskjold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold is working Ford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammarskjold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammarskjold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammarskjold throws an elbow that misses. Ford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammarskjold's guard. Nice move by Ford!
Hammarskjold 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.
Hammarskjold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammarskjold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hammarskjold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Hammarskjold moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Ford motions for Hammarskjold to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Hammarskjold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford throws a body punch but Hammarskjold moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hammarskjold misses its intended target.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford throws a low kick but Hammarskjold moves out of range easily.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammarskjold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Ford throws a hook but Hammarskjold blocks it.
A solid body kick from Ford.
Nice jab there from Hammarskjold.
Jacob Ford's cut is getting worse.
Hammarskjold avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammarskjold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammarskjold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
Hammarskjold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford misses with a hook. Hammarskjold ducked under it nicely.
Jacob Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Jacob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford throws a low kick but Hammarskjold avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Hammarskjold blocks the low kick.
Hammarskjold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ford throws a hook but Hammarskjold avoids it easily.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Alfred Hammarskjold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Hammarskjold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford misses with an uppercut
and Hammarskjold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hammarskjold takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alfred Hammarskjold has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alfred Hammarskjold hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hammarskjold catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ford tries to work over Hammarskjold's front leg with a kick but Hammarskjold checks it.
Hammarskjold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammarskjold connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Hammarskjold lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford misses with the combination.
Hammarskjold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hammarskjold shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Hammarskjold takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Hammarskjold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Hammarskjold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammarskjold content to stall in guard here.
Ford wants to get back to his feet but Hammarskjold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammarskjold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfred Hammarskjold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammarskjold 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfred Hammarskjold!
A determined Alfred Hammarskjold didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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