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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arild Ringnes (ranked 2500 p4p, 249 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 2199 p4p, 225 weight class). Neville Southall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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286 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Southall.
Ringnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Southall.
Ringnes leaves Southall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ringnes checks it well.
Ringnes throws an overhand right that lands on Southall's shoulder, as Southall tries to avoid the shot.
Southall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Southall closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Southall is working Ringnes over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Southall.
Stalling in the clinch from Southall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall slows down the pace here.
Southall is working Ringnes over against the ropes.
Ringnes is breathing heavily.
Southall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Southall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Good body shot from Southall.
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Southall gets control of Ringnes 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Southall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Southall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Southall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Southall trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ringnes stopping the sweep attempt from Southall.
Southall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Southall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ringnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Southall controls Ringnes momentarily but Ringnes frees himself.
Ringnes preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ringnes slips a straight right by Southall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southall dives in and grabs Ringnes 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ringnes pushes down on Southall's head and hops out.
Arild Ringnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Southall.
Southall moves away from the strike by Ringnes .
Ringnes looks to throw the jab but Southall is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Southall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Southall thuds his right hand into Ringnes 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neville Southall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ringnes tries to bum rush Southall with a series of wild strikes but Southall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ringnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ringnes clobbers Southall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ringnes missing with a left hand there. Southall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Southall coming out on top.
It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Ringnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Southall misses.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Southall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ringnes did well to prevent Southall getting side control.
Southall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Southall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ringnes 's head.
Southall seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ringnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Southall on the ground.
Ringnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ringnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southall.
Southall is trying to control. Ringnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ringnes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Southall.
Ringnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Southall is one step ahead there.
Southall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Southall is working Ringnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ringnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Southall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ringnes keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
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.
Ringnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Southall controls the pace.
Ringnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall throws a strike but Ringnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neville Southall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Southall misses with a body kick.
Arild Ringnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Southall dips to his left and cracks Ringnes with an uppercut!
Southall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ringnes .
Ringnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Southall.
Southall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ringnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Ringnes tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Ringnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ringnes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ringnes clean off his feet! He's out cold! Southall stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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