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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakan Juholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Juholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen moves forwards but Juholt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yngwie Malmsteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Juholt.
Juholt moves away from the strike by Malmsteen.
Juholt blocks a jab.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Juholt moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juholt, as that shot connected.
Juholt throws a leg kick but Malmsteen checks it.
Juholt throws a leg kick which misses Malmsteen's front leg but catches the back leg as Malmsteen tries to avoid it.
Malmsteen scores with a jab. Juholt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malmsteen blocks a head kick by Juholt.
Juholt cracks Malmsteen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Juholt moves out of range.
Malmsteen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juholt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juholt avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juholt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juholt. Juholt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Hakan Juholt has been cut.
Malmsteen throws a big shot that misses.
Malmsteen loads up on a big right hand but Juholt slips the punch.
Juholt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malmsteen's waist but Malmsteen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juholt off to one side.
Juholt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malmsteen misses with a few strikes there.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juholt slips a jab from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juholt can pounce on him.
Juholt connects with a solid leg kick.
Juholt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juholt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Malmsteen!
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juholt trying to control the position but Malmsteen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt working the ground and pound but Malmsteen is defending the strikes.
Juholt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Malmsteen prevents Juholt from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juholt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malmsteen keeps working.
Juholt tries to advance position but instead Malmsteen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Malmsteen wants to get back to full guard.
Juholt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Juholt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malmsteen is trying to stand up here but Juholt is controlling him well.
Malmsteen is staying active underneath Juholt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malmsteen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juholt wants to control from the top but Malmsteen keeps moving.
Juholt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Juholt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Juholt trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juholt won't allow Malmsteen to sweep him here.
Malmsteen is trying to keep Juholt in close.
Malmsteen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malmsteen with a hook.
Juholt lands a front kick.
Juholt connects with a leg kick. Malmsteen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malmsteen finds it's way round the side to connect with Juholt's head.
Juholt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malmsteen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malmsteen moves out of range of the leg kick from Juholt.
Juholt throws a wild body kick that Malmsteen sees coming a mile off.
Juholt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malmsteen throws a nice looking combination but Juholt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malmsteen avoids the head kick by Juholt.
Malmsteen misses with a looping left.
Juholt connects with a leg kick. Malmsteen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malmsteen throws a leg kick
and Juholt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the side of Juholt's head but Juholt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juholt slips a jab from Malmsteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Juholt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt's cut.
That's time! Juholt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malmsteen sizes up Juholt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malmsteen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malmsteen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Juholt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malmsteen digs a good hook to Juholt's body.
Malmsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Malmsteen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malmsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Malmsteen.
Juholt slips a jab and a cross from Malmsteen.
Juholt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Juholt scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juholt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malmsteen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juholt lands a front kick.
Juholt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malmsteen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malmsteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juholt.
Juholt fails with a takedown attempt.
Malmsteen misses with a looping left.
Malmsteen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malmsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Malmsteen.
Juholt throws a good cross that connects.
Malmsteen cracks Juholt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juholt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juholt scores with a nice head shot.
Juholt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juholt stuns Malmsteen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juholt moves away.
A big right from Malmsteen misses.
Juholt lands a leg kick that knocks Malmsteen off balance momentarily.
Malmsteen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Juholt wants to break free but Malmsteen has control.
Juholt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juholt blocks an uppercut.
Juholt is trying to break free.
Juholt blocking some punches.
Juholt can't get the takedown.
Juholt blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Juholt prevents a body shot from Malmsteen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakan Juholt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Juholt looking to throw knees to the head but Malmsteen is blocking nicely.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Juholt controls the action.
Juholt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juholt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juholt lands a head kick!
Juholt ducks under a wild hook from Malmsteen.
Juholt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juholt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malmsteen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juholt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malmsteen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juholt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen throws a right and a left that Juholt avoids nicely.
Juholt misses with a hook. Malmsteen ducked under it nicely.
Malmsteen scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Malmsteen as he connects with a hook.
Juholt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Juholt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malmsteen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juholt slips under a jab.
Juholt looks for a takedown but Malmsteen sprawls well.
Juholt needs to keep his hands up - Malmsteen had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yngwie Malmsteen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Malmsteen misses its intended target.
Juholt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malmsteen. Malmsteen obviously looking to wear him down.
Malmsteen misses with the combination.
Malmsteen throws an overhand right that lands on Juholt's shoulder, as Juholt tries to avoid the shot.
Juholt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malmsteen throws a jab when Juholt was well out of range.
Juholt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malmsteen.
Juholt moves out of range of the strikes.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot
and Juholt counters with a nice body shot.
Juholt slips a straight right by Malmsteen.
Juholt avoids the body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Juholt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen stuffs the takedown attempt from Juholt. Juholt gets slowly back to his feet.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juholt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malmsteen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Juholt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malmsteen scores with a shot to the body.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juholt 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.
Juholt trying to pass the guard but Malmsteen defending well.
Malmsteen tries to roll over but Juholt keeps him under control.
Juholt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Juholt trying to control the action but Malmsteen is working from the bottom.
Malmsteen wants to control but Juholt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malmsteen is looking to improve his position.
Malmsteen gets full guard.
Juholt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juholt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juholt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malmsteen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juholt throws a big right hand that misses.
Malmsteen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Juholt stopping the sweep attempt from Malmsteen.
Juholt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Juholt landing some decent shots from guard.
Malmsteen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juholt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malmsteen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juholt connects with a couple of short punches.
Malmsteen controls Juholt momentarily but Juholt frees himself.
Juholt working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juholt stopping the sweep attempt from Malmsteen.
Juholt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malmsteen wants to get back to his feet but Juholt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Juholt landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmsteen pulls Juholt in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Juholt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Juholt trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakan Juholt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malmsteen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hakan Juholt.
I think Juholt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakan Juholt!
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energy
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RATING
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