Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#793 Fungus v Cole
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Sodergren throws a chopping leg kick but Newton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've been hearing reports that Newton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Newton's front leg but catches the back leg as Newton tries to avoid it.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren drops his hands momentarily and Newton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newton checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Sodergren is quick to defend against it.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newton cracks Sodergren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newton shoots in but Sodergren avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL2#
Sodergren has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
A short right from Newton.
A right handed body shot lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Newton.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sodergren on his heels. He'll look to pass Sodergren's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren is looking to stand up but Newton isn't so interested in that idea.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Sodergren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.#REVB#
Sodergren wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Sodergren from standing up. #SUB#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sodergren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sodergren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton is trying to hold Sodergren in close to prevent damage but Sodergren has managed to pass into half guard.
Sodergren passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Sodergren controlling the pace for now.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Sodergren controlling his opponent.
Newton tries to lock up and control but Sodergren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sodergren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton wants to control but Sodergren is having none of it.
Newton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sodergren is retaining full guard.
Sodergren is controlling Newton's posture.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Newton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Sodergren defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Newton.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Sodergren is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren throws a leg kick #TD#
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton passes to full mount! #T1##SUB#
Newton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sodergren really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Newton working for a submission but Sodergren is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Newton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sodergren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sodergren!
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Sodergren stands up and waves to Newton to follow him. #T2#
Newton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Newton is trying to drag Sodergren to the mat but Sodergren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Sodergren.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Newton tries to pull guard but Sodergren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren lands an uppercut.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren is leaning against Newton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sodergren lands with a right to the head.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Sodergren.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Basten Sodergren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sodergren pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sodergren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Newton dips to his left and cracks Sodergren with an uppercut!
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Newton moved away.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sodergren.
Newton takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Newton misses.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Sodergren sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton takes one on the button.
Sodergren throws a front kick that sends Newton stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton cracks Sodergren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton misses the body punch
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Newton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sodergren is keeping the position for now.
Sodergren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sodergren is retaining full guard.
Newton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sodergren is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Sodergren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sodergren sees it coming and defends easily.
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet.
Sodergren is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sodergren avoid being mounted?
Sodergren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Sodergren defending well. #T3##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sodergren is trying to stand.
Sodergren works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sodergren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sodergren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sodergren! #REVB##SU2#
Sodergren decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Newton is wise to it.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sodergren scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Sodergren works Newton's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Sodergren has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sodergren 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
A very excited looking Basten Sodergren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#789 Curry v Spike 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Sodergren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McClain counters with a left to the body.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
McClain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
McClain looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClain.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClain looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
McClain throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Dan McClain has been cut.
McClain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McClain avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
McClain wants to clinch but Sodergren slips to the side
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McClain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClain is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McClain cracks Sodergren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sodergren cracks McClain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren throws a lazy uppercut
and McClain counters with a nice body shot.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and McClain counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
McClain cracks Sodergren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McClain has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sodergren to stand back up!#ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClain blocks a low kick nicely.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can McClain finish him?
Sodergren misses with a hook.
McClain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McClain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from McClain.#T2#
McClain checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a push kick but McClain slaps the foot to one side.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClain.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sodergren throws a head kick but McClain moves out of range.
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClain. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from McClain misses.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and McClain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
McClain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McClain's hands.
McClain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McClain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClain misses with a wild body shot.
McClain dodges the punch combination from Sodergren.
Sodergren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from McClain misses.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but McClain steps away.
McClain scores with a decent looking hook.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McClain's hands.
Sodergren lands with a cross.
McClain just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but McClain is just out of range.
McClain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
McClain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
McClain blocks the body kick.
Sodergren lands a nice looking body shot.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClain is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from McClain.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks McClain off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren cracks McClain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but McClain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan McClain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McClain throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren. #CL#
McClain forces Sodergren back against the cage and clinches.
McClain misses with some punches.
McClain tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing McClain back against the cage.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
McClain moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the body
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
McClain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
A counter left hand to the body from McClain misses its target.
Sodergren slips a straight right by McClain.
Sodergren takes a swing at McClain's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but McClain checks it.
A lazy body kick from Sodergren
and McClain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
McClain misses with a looping left.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. McClain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McClain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McClain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
A counter left hand to the body from McClain misses its target.
Sodergren motions for McClain to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from McClain does it's job there.
McClain tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from McClain.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
McClain throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClain throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClain throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren lunges at McClain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McClain's hand.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClain moves away.
McClain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren cracks a nice hook into McClain's ribs.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sodergren lands a jab to McClain's midsection.
Sodergren throws a poor cross that misses
letting McClain counter with a right hand.
McClain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
McClain pounces like a tiger and cracks Sodergren with a vicious hook! Sodergren is down but not out! McClain follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan McClain!
Dan McClain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#786 Curry v Pony
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sodergren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Sodergren checks it.
Imbula throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren lands with a good body shot.
Imbula shoots in for a takedown but Sodergren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Imbula.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Imbula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sodergren scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Imbula as he checks the leg kick.
Imbula misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Sodergren.#T1#
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Imbula saw it coming and moves away.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Imbula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sodergren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#KD2#
Sodergren drops Imbula with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Imbula looks back up at him and smiles so Sodergren waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Imbula is rocked!
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Oh Imbula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren thumps Imbula with a low kick.
Imbula seems to have got his legs back now.
Sodergren scores with a nice strike.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imbula counters with a thumping low kick.
Sodergren sizes up Imbula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Imbula lands a nice hook to Sodergren's body. Sodergren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imbula can pounce on him.
Sodergren's corner calls for a 1-2. Sodergren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sodergren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Imbula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Imbula's front leg. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Imbula.
Imbula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imbula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sodergren throws a nice head kick!
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren lands a jab to Imbula's midsection.
Imbula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Imbula steps away.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sodergren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Imbula scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
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!
Sodergren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imbula.
Sodergren tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imbula misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Imbula's leg. Imbula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Imbula moved away.
Sodergren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Imbulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Imbula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imbula.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Imbula moved away.
It appears Imbula was looking to counter with a kick there.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imbula moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Sodergren.#CL2#
Sodergren clinches with his opponent.
Sodergren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren lands with a right to the head.
Imbula blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Imbula pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Sodergren stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren punishes Imbula's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sodergren pushes Imbula up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Imbula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Sodergren is working Imbula over against the cage.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Sodergren has Imbula up against the cage in a clinch.
Imbula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sodergren smiles and moves away.
Imbula blocks a leg kick.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Imbula blocks the low kick.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Imbula's calf.#T3#
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imbula.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Imbula avoids it.
Sodergren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imbula.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Imbula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Imbula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Imbula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Imbula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Imbula throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren cracks Imbula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Imbula misses with a straight right.
Imbula checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Imbula tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sodergren manages to circle out of the way.
Sodergren throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren lands with a right hand.
Sodergren with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren tries a low kick but Imbula avoids it.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren throws out a powerful jab.
Imbula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook
letting Imbula counter with a right hand.
Sodergren throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imbula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Imbula throws a body kick that misses.
Imbula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imbula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren thuds a left hand into Imbula's body.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Imbula is looking to score with low kicks.
Sodergren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Imbula blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren takes one to the side of the head.
Imbula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Imbula throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sodergren moves out of range as Imbula strikes.#T1#
Sodergren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Imbula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Imbula scores with a shot to the body.
Imbula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Sodergren misses
and Imbula counters with a good low kick that Sodergren was not able to check.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Imbula's legs.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Sodergren catches Imbula right on the button with a cross.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren throws out a leg kick but Imbula moves out of range and Sodergren only half commits.
Cheik Imbula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A good leg kick by Imbula.
Sodergren scores with a spinning back kick!
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula counters with a nice body kick.
Sodergren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imbula avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Imbula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imbula throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Imbula throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Imbula cracks Sodergren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sodergren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Imbula finish him? #ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
Imbula misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sodergren. That snapped Imbula's head back.
A low kick from Sodergren is predictable there
and Imbula counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Imbula lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sodergren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sodergren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Imbula scores with a hook.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
A shot to the liver by Sodergren. Beautiful body shot.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Imbula feints and then cracks Sodergren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sodergren down.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imbula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sodergren checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sodergren sizes up Imbula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Imbula throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Imbula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbula scoring well with a low kick there.
Imbula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
I've got Sodergren 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
A relieved looking Basten Sodergren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#780 Nicu v Kahn
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Sodergren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cage.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sodergren's head.
We've been told by Cage's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Good exchange - Cage coming out on top.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Cage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Cage slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.#T1#
Sodergren throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Sodergren only half commits.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Cage.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage is looking for a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Cage there.
Sodergren is looking to clinch.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Cage 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.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren lunges at Cage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cage's hand.
Cage throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
Cage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Cage's head back.
Sodergren clobbers Cage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some bone on bone action there as Cage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away. #CL2#
Sodergren instigates a clinch.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage punishes Sodergren's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cage slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Cage lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
Cage throws a head kick that Sodergren semi-blocks.
Sodergren is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Cage.
Cage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
Sodergren is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
Cage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cage slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Cage cracks Sodergren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sodergren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cage - the referee stops the clock and Sodergren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cage. Sodergren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Cage.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Sodergren gets a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cage!
Sodergren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sodergren gets a clinch.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Sodergren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sodergren defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sodergren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
Cage lands an overhand right.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sodergren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Nice cross by Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
A head kick misses from Cage. #CL2#
Sodergren takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Cage.
Sodergren dodges the punch combination from Cage.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Cage scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cage. That did some damage!
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sodergren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cage with a poor takedown
and Sodergren counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Sodergren misses with a kick to the body.
Sodergren connects with a nice looking jab.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Tyler Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage connects with a crisp jab.
Sodergren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Sodergren.
Cage throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Cage checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Cage steps away.
Sodergren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Cage throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Cage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sodergren eats them both and turns towards Cage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren tries to work over Cage's front leg with a kick but Cage checks it.
Cage throwing a counter right hand but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage lands a jab to the head.
Sodergren clobbers Cage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Cage saw it coming and moves away.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
Cage connects with the punch.#T3#
Cage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sodergren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Cage checks a leg kick nicely.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Sodergren looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sodergren tries to work over Cage's front leg with a kick but Cage checks it.
Cage misses with the combination.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Cage throwing a counter right hand but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Cage throws a right and a left that Sodergren avoids nicely.
Cage scores with a body shot. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Cage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sodergren counters with a body kick that stops Cage in his tracks momentarily.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Cage avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sodergren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cage digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sodergren back to the cage. Cage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren is looking to score with low kicks.
Sodergren throws a chopping leg kick but Cage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sodergren can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cage dominated that second round.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
Cage throws a quick counter head kick but Sodergren was just out of range.
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodergren in his tracks.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sodergren is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Cage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
Cage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sodergren swinging wildly here.
Sodergren moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Sodergren misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cage throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sodergren doesn't seem bothered though.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sodergren lands an overhand right.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Cage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Cage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Sodergren slips a jab from Cage.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.#CL#
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Cage.
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!
Sodergren misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Sodergren.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
Cage throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Sodergren is looking to score with low kicks.
Sodergren takes one on the button.
Cage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cage throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Cage lands with a right hand.
A big right from Cage misses.
Nice cross by Sodergren.#CL2#
Sodergren rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Cage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Cage lands but Sodergren takes it in his stride.
A big left from Cage misses.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Cage steps away.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Sodergren.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyler Cage has been cut.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Cage.
Cage looks to land a combination but Sodergren avoids it well.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sodergren.#T4#
Cage connects with a leg kick. Sodergren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Sodergren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cage punishes Sodergren's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyler Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cage is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Cage swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren slips a straight right by Cage.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sodergren tries to move into range but Cage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sodergren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
I think Cage 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!
Our winner, Tyler Cage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#775 Jernit v Legions
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Sodergren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winger.
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Winger off the cage and back into range.
Winger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sodergren counters with a three punch combo that has Winger backing up. Winger nods at Sodergren to acknowledge the strikes.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Winger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Winger is out of range.
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Winger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winger.
Winger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Winger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
As Winger backs off Sodergren throws a huge counter combo but Winger manages to avoid it all.
Winger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Winger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winger misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Winger misses. #T1#
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winger throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Winger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Winger off balance momentarily.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Winger's front leg but catches the back leg as Winger tries to avoid it.
Winger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Winger misses.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sodergren lands a jab to the head.
Winger misses with a wild combination.
Winger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winger avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Winger's front leg but catches the back leg as Winger tries to avoid it.
Winger digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.#CL2#
Winger tries to keep at a distance but Sodergren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sodergren lands a left hand.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Winger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winger throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Winger throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Winger has knocked Sodergren down with a huge combo! Winger steps away and waves a wobbly Sodergren back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Winger counters with a straight right hand.
Winger takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Sodergren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Winger cracks Sodergren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sodergren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Winger finish him? #ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winger moves away.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Winger finish him?
Sodergren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sodergren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winger at a distance.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren cracks the inside of Winger's front leg.
Sodergren lands a jab to the nose.
Winger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Winger as he checks the leg kick.
Winger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Winger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a low kick, right behind Winger 's knee. #T4#
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sodergren tries to work over Winger's front leg with a kick but Winger checks it.
Winger thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren slips a jab from Winger.
Winger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren takes a swing at Winger's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winger's hands.
Winger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Winger misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Winger misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
Winger is trying to force a seperation but Sodergren has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Winger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sodergren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winger works Sodergren's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Winger misses.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winger.
Winger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Winger's front leg but catches the back leg as Winger tries to avoid it. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Winger off balance momentarily.
Sodergren thows a leg kick but Winger checks it
enabling Winger to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winger backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winger moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
A shot to the liver by Winger. Beautiful body shot.
Winger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Winger misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
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!
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winger is out of range.
Sodergren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sodergren there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winger. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winger throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winger throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Winger defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
Winger looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Winger throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Winger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sodergren lands a head shot.#T3#
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Winger counters with a right hand to the body.
Winger slips a jab from Sodergren.
Winger throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch but Winger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Winger misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
Winger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #T4#
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Winger controls his hands.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Winger lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Winger can't break the clinch.
Winger tries to circle away but Sodergren has him pinned against the cage.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sodergren prevents Winger from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sodergren clinches.
Winger prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Winger working aggressively here.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodergren.
A short uppercut from Sodergren.
Winger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sodergren.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winger misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Sodergren takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Winger. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Winger moves out of range.
Sodergren scores with a hook.
Winger lands the left hand.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Winger.
Winger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren works Winger's body with a nice hook.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Winger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren swinging wildly here. #T2#
Winger loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Winger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sodergren jabs Winger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winger misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick.
Winger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winger misses with a looping right.
Winger misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winger misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Winger is rocked!
Winger lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Sodergren defending well as Winger loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Sodergren takes the fight into the clinch.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandayu Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Winger pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winger working aggressively here.
Basten Sodergren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winger takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren stalling.
Still in the clinch, Winger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger misses with a body punch.
Winger lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.#BC#
Winger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Winger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winger's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Our winner, Basten Sodergren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#771 Curry v Vee
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren lands a high kick!
Boy lands a body shot.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sodergren delivers a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boy scores with a hook.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Boy lands a nice looking body shot.
Boy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sodergren rather than just go for the knockout.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Sodergren walks into a jab.
Boy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sodergren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Boy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Sodergren with a nice cross.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Boy.
Sodergren moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Boy throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
Sodergren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boy under the eye.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boy checks the leg kick.
Boy with a nice cross.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy connects with a crisp jab.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws a hook but Boy avoids it easily.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Boy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sodergren thumps Boy with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Boy blocks the low kick.
Boy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sodergren with a body shot.
Boy lands with a straight right. Sodergren didn't see that one coming.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Boy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Sodergren cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Boy checks it.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodergren. That's going to slow Boy down.
Sodergren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boy. Boy obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Boy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Boy.
Sodergren scores with the left hand. Boy knows he should have avoided that one.
Boy lands with a good body shot.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.#T4#
Boy misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Boy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Boy throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Boy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Boy slips the punch.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Boy defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
Boy takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Boy works Sodergren's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boy. #CL#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Boy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Boy's front leg but catches the back leg as Boy tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boy. That's going to slow Sodergren down. #CL#
Boy gets tackled into the cage by Sodergren. Sodergren maintains the clinch.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Sodergren's ribcage.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sodergren is defending well for now.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sodergren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sodergren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy misses with a straight right.
Sodergren feints and then cracks Boy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boy down.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target. #T1#
Boy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Boy as he connects with a hook.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Boy off balance momentarily.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.#T2#
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
Boy scores with a jab to the head.
Sodergren's corner calls for a 1-2. Sodergren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boy counters with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Boy lands a right hook to the body.
Sodergren throws a hook but Boy avoids it easily.
Sodergren throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Boy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Boy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boy looks for the body kick but Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren catches Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Boy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Boy's front leg but catches the back leg as Boy tries to avoid it.
Boy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sodergren at a distance.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boy.#T4#
Boy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sodergren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boy checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Boy blocks the leg kick.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boy lands a nice shot that snaps Sodergren's head back.
Boy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boy stuns Sodergren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sodergren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren tried to counter with a leg kick but Boy avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Boy. Beautiful body shot.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boy takes one to the chin there.
Boy connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Boy catches Sodergren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Boy misses.
Sodergren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Donk. Boy catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Boy connects with a crisp jab.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boy lands a body shot.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Boy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boy cracks a nice hook into Sodergren's ribs.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boy 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.
Boy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sodergren defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren tries to clinch but Boy moves away
and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Boy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Boy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Boy misses with a looping right.
Sodergren walks into a left hand.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sodergren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren tries to work over Boy's front leg with a kick but Boy checks it.
Sodergren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boy misses the jab.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sodergren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Boy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Boy finds it's target.
Boy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
As Boy backs away, Sodergren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Boy lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!
Boy cracks Sodergren with a good jab.
Oh Sodergren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Boy there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Boy!

Event: GAMMA#766 Yeboah v Legions
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sodergren lands a jab to the nose.
Cole is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Sodergren scores with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole moves to clinch but Sodergren breaks away
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole feinted with a counter takedown.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice sprawl there from Sodergren as Cole shoots in.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T1#
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole throws a series of strikes that have Sodergren backpedaling.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Cole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Sodergren pushes Cole off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cole with a hook.
Cole blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Sodergren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sodergren.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sodergren - that will leave a mark!
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sodergren sprawls well. Sodergren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Cole is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Cole was not able to check.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Sodergren closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Cole misses with some punches.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Cole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole lands with a straight right. Sodergren didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Sodergren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole stalks Sodergren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sodergren's face. Sodergren staggers backwards, shaken.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren connects with a crisp jab.
Sodergren lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sodergren misses with a low kick as Cole jumps back.
Sodergren throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Sodergren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cole.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Cole moved away.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cole badly! Sodergren follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cole out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Sodergren finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Basten Sodergren!
During a confident post fight interview, Basten Sodergren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#762 SissyPants v Curry
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Moore.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been informed that Moore has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sodergren feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore lands the left hand.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sodergren circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sodergren finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Moore checks the leg kick.#T1#
Sodergren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore scores with a jab. Sodergren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sodergren throws a shot to the body.
Sodergren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Moore misses the jab.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Sodergren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Sodergren misses with the combination.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sodergren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Moore misses with a right hand
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sodergren walks into a straight right hand from Moore.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sodergren. Beautiful body shot.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Moore.
Sodergren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sodergren clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Sodergren looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD2#
Moore cracks Sodergren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sodergren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Moore finish him? #ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Moore misses.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moore.
Moore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Moore sends Sodergren crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Moore is motioning to the referee to let Sodergren up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Sodergren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Sodergren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a good low kick that Sodergren was not able to check. #T4#
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
A solid body kick from Moore.
Sodergren seems to have got his legs back now.
Sodergren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sodergren.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren is breathing heavily.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Moore.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Sodergren jabs at Moore's body.
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Sodergren slips a jab from Moore.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sodergren misses the target.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archie Moore will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sodergren moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.#CL#
Sodergren has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Moore checks a leg kick. #CL#
Sodergren gets a clinch.
Sodergren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sodergren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Sodergren.
Sodergren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Moore looking to slow down the pace here.
Sodergren misses with the head strike. #T1#
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Sodergren lands a shot to the body.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Moore blocking some punches.
Sodergren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren slowing the pace effectively.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but Sodergren blocks with his arms.
Moore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Sodergren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sodergren. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sodergren! Moore is out on his feet! Sodergren rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Moore is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Moore is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!
A relieved looking Basten Sodergren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Archie Moore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ugh'.

Event: GAMMA#760 Dassler v Slider
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Buzzard lands a head shot.
Sodergren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buzzard is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Buzzard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buzzard's sensitive parts.
Buzzard throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren 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.
Sodergren cracks Buzzard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sodergren misses with a low kick as Buzzard jumps back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buzzard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been hearing reports that Buzzard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buzzard avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buzzard moves away.
Buzzard looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buzzard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard lands a head shot.
Sodergren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buzzard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buzzard with a body shot.#T1#
Buzzard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
Nice defenses there by Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a body shot but no joy.
Buzzard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buzzard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sodergren sprawls well. Sodergren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buzzard gets slowly back to his feet.
Buzzard loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Sodergren digs a good body shot into Buzzard's ribs.
Buzzard throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Buzzard's front leg but catches the back leg as Buzzard tries to avoid it.
Buzzard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren tries a low kick but Buzzard avoids it.
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Buzzard.
Sodergren doesn't manage to clinch there - Buzzard circles away.
Sodergren throws a shot to the body.
Buzzard throws a wild body kick that Sodergren sees coming a mile off.
Sodergren throws a good cross that connects.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buzzard staying out of range there.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buzzard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buzzard tries to clinch up
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren misses with a low kick. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Sodergren
and Buzzard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buzzard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Buzzard saw it coming and moves away.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Buzzard misses.
Sodergren digs a good body shot into Buzzard's ribs.
Sodergren takes one on the button.
Buzzard lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Good work by Sodergren as he checks the leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Sodergren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buzzard blocks a leg kick.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buzzard's sensitive parts.
Sodergren digs a good body shot into Buzzard's ribs.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Buzzard.
Buzzard throwing a counter right hand but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Buzzard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sodergren is able to avoid easily.
Buzzard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
As Sodergren backs away, Buzzard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buzzard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.#ROC2#
Buzzard is rocked!
Buzzard cracks Sodergren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sodergren throws a shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buzzard counters with a left and a right that stings Sodergren.
Buzzard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Buzzard misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buzzard.
Buzzard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
That's time! Buzzard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Buzzard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buzzard misses with a leg kick
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buzzard can pounce on him.
Buzzard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buzzard.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Buzzard saw that one coming.
Buzzard throwing a counter right hand but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buzzard tries to score with a low kick but Sodergren moves his leg out of the way.
Sodergren misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Sodergren has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren is leaning against Buzzard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buzzard throws a leg kick but Sodergren moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.#T1#
Sodergren takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Buzzard tries to keep at a distance but Sodergren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Buzzard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren. #BC2#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Buzzard is out of range.
Buzzard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Buzzard misses.
Sodergren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Sodergren connects with the punch.
Sodergren connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.
Oh Buzzard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Buzzard does no damage.
Sodergren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buzzard seems to have got his legs back now.
Buzzard scores with a jab.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buzzard connects with a jab.
Sodergren's corner calls for a 1-2. Sodergren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buzzard throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buzzard misses with a double jab.
Buzzard looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sodergren lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buzzard. Sodergren pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!
Our winner, Basten Sodergren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sir Anthony Buzzard had this to say: 'Damn, bad night, we all have them. I'd like to congratulate my opponent. Goodnight everybody.'.

Event: GAMMA#758 Sin v Sonnen
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Ekstrovertti swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sodergren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekstrovertti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti takes one on the button.
Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Ekstrovertti's leg. Ekstrovertti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it well and moves away.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren connects with a right hand. Ekstrovertti shakes it off.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sodergren's waist but Sodergren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekstrovertti off to one side.
Ekstrovertti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
A jab from Ekstrovertti does it's job there.
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!
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti shoots in looking for a takedown but Sodergren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekstrovertti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sodergren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekstrovertti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sodergren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekstrovertti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vertti Ekstrovertti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti jabs Sodergren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it well and moves away.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Sodergren is predictable there
enabling Ekstrovertti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti cracks Sodergren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice head shot.
Sodergren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sodergren's sensitive parts.
Sodergren tries to work over Ekstrovertti's front leg with a kick but Ekstrovertti checks it.
Sodergren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range. #T4#
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!
Ekstrovertti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sodergren.
Sodergren wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses the jab.
Sodergren counters with a body kick.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ekstrovertti connects with a looping right hand.
Ekstrovertti cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot that snaps Sodergren's head back.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Ekstrovertti's torso.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping right.#TD#
Sodergren tries to sprawl but Ekstrovertti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ekstrovertti prevents Sodergren from standing back up.
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!
Ekstrovertti tries to pass to full mount but Sodergren defends it.
Sodergren is trying to control but can't.
Ekstrovertti controlling the action here. #T1#
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sodergren's head.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy.
Ekstrovertti wants to pass the guard but Sodergren is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sodergren is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.#T2#
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekstrovertti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekstrovertti blocks a jab.
Ekstrovertti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekstrovertti swinging wildly here.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Ekstrovertti sees coming a mile off.
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!
Ekstrovertti lands a head kick!
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.#T3#
Ekstrovertti throws a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekstrovertti lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren connects with a jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Sodergren counters with a head kick that drops Ekstrovertti to the mat! Ekstrovertti scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oh Ekstrovertti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick nicely.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Ekstrovertti feinted with a counter takedown.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Sodergren clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekstrovertti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren is working Ekstrovertti over against the cage.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Sodergren throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekstrovertti dives in and grabs Sodergren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sodergren pushes down on Ekstrovertti's head and hops out.
Ekstrovertti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekstrovertti tries to counter with a takedown but Sodergren is quick to defend against it.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sodergren.#T1#
Sodergren throws a good cross that connects.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekstrovertti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Ekstrovertti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Sodergren takes one on the button.
Ekstrovertti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekstrovertti cracks the inside of Sodergren's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Nice sprawl there from Sodergren as Ekstrovertti shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vertti Ekstrovertti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekstrovertti feinted with a counter takedown.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws a right hand that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice body kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekstrovertti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Ekstrovertti misses.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekstrovertti off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren lands the left hand.
Sodergren is looking to slow Ekstrovertti down with leg kicks.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Sodergren moves out of range as Ekstrovertti throws a body kick.
Ekstrovertti backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren throws out a leg kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range and Sodergren only half commits.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Sodergren. Beautiful body shot.
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
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!
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook.
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekstrovertti.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Ekstrovertti off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
I've got Sodergren 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
An out of breath Basten Sodergren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#754 Imbula v Sin
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the body.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore scores with a punch to the head.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Sodergren clinches with his opponent.
Moore lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Moore pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sodergren is defending well for now.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sodergren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Moore misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Moore.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Sodergren misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Moore swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Moore blocks the body kick.
Sodergren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodergren's head. #T2#
Sodergren lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Moore throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
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!
Sodergren walks into a jab.
Sodergren takes one to the chin there.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moore throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.#T3#
Good shot there by Moore.
Moore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sodergren fakes the leg kick and cracks Moore in the body.
Sodergren moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Moore misses
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Sodergren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Moore tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sodergren at a distance.
Sodergren slips a jab from Moore.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sodergren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sodergren lands with a good body shot.
Moore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sodergren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Archie Moore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sodergren checks it well.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sodergren finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Sodergren thumps Moore with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodergren. That's going to slow Moore down.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Moore throws a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
A big left from Moore misses.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren motions for Moore to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sodergren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
Sodergren misses with a two punch combination.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Moore cracks Sodergren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sodergren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Moore finish him?
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sodergren to the canvas! Sodergren doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Moore keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Moore!
Post fight, Archie Moore stared into the camera and said 'I am the Barbarian!'.

Event: GAMMA#750 Ricard v Kenway
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Ton 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.
Ton keeps the fight on the outside.
Ton looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren swings for the body but Ton moves out of range.
Ton walks into a left hand.
Sodergren slips a jab from Ton.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Ton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sodergren's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sodergren is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ton lands an upkick as Sodergren stands over him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sodergren works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Ton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sodergren pulls his head out easily.
Sodergren is pressing down on Ton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ton is holding on for now.
Ton trying to control but Sodergren postures up.
Sodergren stalling.
Ton tries to get to full guard but Sodergren has control of the leg.
Sodergren wants to stand but Ton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ton is positioning himself well to prevent Sodergren advancing to mount.
Ton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sodergren trying to control the pace. #SU#
Sodergren escapes and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
A little jabbing left from Ton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Ton's knee but Ton avoids it well.
Ton lands the left hand.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ton throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Ton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Ton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren tries to clinch there but Ton circles away.
Ton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ton. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ton avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Ton lands with a cross.
Sodergren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Ton's front leg.
Sodergren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ton moves away.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Ton counters with a right hand to the body.
Ton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Ton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ton feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Sodergren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sodergren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Sodergren misses
and Ton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ton blocks a jab.
Ton misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Ton misses with a hook.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Ton.
Ton fails with the takedown
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lip Ton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Sodergren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sodergren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with some punches. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Ton feints and as Sodergren raises his hands in defense, Ton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet but Ton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ton is working Sodergren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ton is one step ahead there.
Sodergren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Ton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sodergren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sodergren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sodergren controls Ton momentarily but Ton frees himself.
Ton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sodergren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ton preventing the sweep.
Ton wants to control from the top but Sodergren keeps moving.
My spies in Ippon Squad inform me that Ton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
Sodergren has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ton throws a head punch that misses.
Ton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sodergren lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Ton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ton wants a takedown but no success here.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lip Ton.
Sodergren lands a left hand.
Ton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Ton avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Ton.
Ton is trying to break the clinch but Sodergren is controlling him.
Sodergren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ton can do to turn this around?
Ton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Ton stalling the fight.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sodergren lands a left hand.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ton.
Ton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Ton is trying to break the clinch but Sodergren has him pressed against the cage.
Sodergren lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Ton is rocked!
Ton misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ton prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Ton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ton.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Ton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ton throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that second round.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Ton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Ton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Ton.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Ton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Ton misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Ton throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren stuffs the takedown attempt from Ton. Ton gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Ton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ton misses with a hook.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Ton's shoulder, as Ton tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
enabling Ton to counter with a crisp jab.
Ton misses with a looping right.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Ton moves his leg out of the way.
Ton throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Sodergren lands.
Ton is still on wobbly legs! Can Sodergren finish him?
Ton looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Ton moves his leg out of the way.
Sodergren throws a series of punches but Ton moves out of range.
Ton blocks a jab.#TD2#
Ton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ton seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ton wants to control from the top but Sodergren keeps moving. #T2#
Ton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ton looking to pass the guard.
Ton is looking to work some ground and pound but Sodergren has wrist control.
Ton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sodergren's head.
Ton trying to control but Sodergren is working from the bottom.
Lip Ton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ton prevents Sodergren from getting back to his feet.
Ton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sodergren wants to stand but Ton is controlling the position. #T3#
Ton wants to pass the guard but Sodergren is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sodergren as he jumps to the side.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sodergren wants to slow Ton down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ton 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.
Basten Sodergren is winning the standup battle so far.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sodergren as he connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren thows a leg kick but Ton checks it #TD2#
so Ton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Sodergren is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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!
Ton misses with a body punch. #BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ton misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Ton sees coming a mile off.
Ton misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sodergren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Basten Sodergren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lip Ton spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent. He was the better man tonight and I have to give credit, where credits due. I will go back to training and will come back stronger than ever. Thanks for the promotion for the opportunity and the fans for coming out tonight.'.

Event: GAMMA#746 Thorbjorn v Bubba 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Hoffman 's torso.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Hoffman goes for a double leg but Sodergren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sodergren continues to drive forward.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sodergren connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoffman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sodergren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoffman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sodergren as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Hoffman dives in and scores a takedown into Sodergren's guard.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sodergren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman is working hard here to advance position.
Sodergren pulls Hoffman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoffman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sodergren working a defensive guard here.
Sodergren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman has a closed guard, preventing Sodergren from standing up. #T2#
Hoffman is trying to keep Sodergren in close. #SU2#
Sodergren stands up and waves to Hoffman to follow him.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Hoffman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sodergren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sodergren stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoffman . Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Sodergren fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoffman in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat. #T3#
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hoffman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoffman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Sodergren tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sodergren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sodergren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Sodergren pushes Hoffman up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sodergren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoffman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Sodergren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoffman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sodergren is defending well.
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Sodergren is pressed up against the cage. Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sodergren down to the mat. Sodergren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoffman 's head.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hoffman has closed the distance and engaged Sodergren in a clinch.
Hoffman is working for takedown but Sodergren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Hoffman avoids the punch easily.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren misses with a looping left.
Hoffman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sodergren sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hoffman dives in and grabs Sodergren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sodergren pushes down on Hoffman 's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Sodergren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Sodergren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Hoffman 's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sodergren tries to sprawl but Hoffman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sodergren is looking for a sweep. Hoffman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sodergren has his hands clasped together around Hoffman 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Hoffman seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Sodergren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoffman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sodergren's guard.
Hoffman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sodergren is looking for a sweep. Hoffman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sodergren is trying to stand up here but Hoffman is controlling him well.
Hoffman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sodergren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Hoffman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sodergren's thigh. Sodergren counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet but Hoffman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sodergren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sodergren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sodergren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sodergren defends it easily.#SU2#
Sodergren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Sodergren moves into the clinch successfully.
Sodergren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoffman .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sodergren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman has Sodergren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sodergren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it. #TD#
Hoffman gets control of Sodergren's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoffman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sodergren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sodergren pushes down on Hoffman 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Sodergren postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hoffman to stand up.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.#T4#
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Hoffman 's leg. Hoffman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoffman attempts a counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it well and moves away.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sodergren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
As Sodergren backs away, Hoffman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoffman . Hoffman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Sodergren lands a big head kick that sends Hoffman tumbling to the mat! Sodergren takes a step backwards and waves Hoffman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hoffman is rocked!
Sodergren drops Hoffman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sodergren follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!
Our winner, Basten Sodergren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#742 Heimendahl v Vee
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Fda looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren tried to counter with a leg kick but Fda avoided it.
A big left from Fda misses.
A lazy left from Fda finds it's target.
Fda scores with the left hand. Sodergren knows he should have avoided that one.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren is looking to clinch but Fda is avoiding it.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fda slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Fda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodergren in his tracks.
Fda lands the left hand.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fda sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Fda jabs Sodergren right on the nose. Sodergren blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
A head kick misses from Sodergren. #T1#
Sodergren walks into a jab.
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Fda.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fda.
Fda sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Fda misses.
Nice shot by Fda.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Fda throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Fda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Fda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fda.
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!
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Fda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fda throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Chris Fda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren moves forwards but Fda connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fda tries for a takedown but Sodergren circles away easily
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fda thinking.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fda. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Fda off the cage and back into range.
Fda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Fda tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fda. That did some damage!
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Fda throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren blocks the body kick.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren misses with a looping left.#T3#
Fda missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Fda.
Fda lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Fda.
Fda misses with a takedown
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fda.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fda lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Fda 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.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fda cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Fda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fda.
Fda lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fda checks it.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Sodergren there.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fda lands with a nice body punch.
Fda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
Fda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodergren cracks Fda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Fda is out of range.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fda throws out the jab.
Sodergren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fda is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren throws a jab when Fda was well out of range.
Fda throws a combination that misses
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Fda cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fda lands the left hand.
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!
Fda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
Fda misses with a low kick. #T1#
Sodergren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sodergren lands a lovely overhand right.
Fda throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fda misses with a few strikes there.
Fda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sodergren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sodergren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Fda's knee but Fda avoids it well.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fda throws a right hand that misses
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Fda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fda. Fda obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Fda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sodergren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sodergren defends well and Fda ends up having to push Sodergren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fda lands a body shot.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
A shot to the body from Fda misses
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab. #CL#
Sodergren has Fda up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Fda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren lands an uppercut.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Fda pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sodergren.
Fda misses with a punch on the inside.
Fda misses with a body punch.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren. #T4#
Fda misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fda connects with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Fda avoids it.
Fda misses with a few strikes there.
Sodergren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Sodergren forces Fda back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Fda controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren is pressed up against the cage. Fda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sodergren down to the mat. Sodergren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Fda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick from Sodergren lands but Fda takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fda throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Sodergren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fda to score with a decent uppercut.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Fda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fda misses the shot to the body.
Fda lands with a cross.
Sodergren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fda. Fda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sodergren walks into a stiff left hand from Fda.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Fda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.#T1#
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Fda misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Fda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren defending well as Fda loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fda is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fda! But no joy.
Fda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Chris Fda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Sodergren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sodergren is working Fda over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fda.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Fda. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fda fails to land.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Fda blocks it.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Fda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Fda gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fda fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Sodergren.
Fda tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fda.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Fda misses with the head strike.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Fda lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sodergren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fda.#TD2#
Fda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sodergren is trying to keep an underhook but Fda manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sodergren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fda. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Fda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fda looking for a takedown.
Fda misses with the head strike.
Fda blocking some punches.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fda.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fda backwards.
Fda is leaning against Sodergren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basten Sodergren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
Fda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fda throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren can't find room to land a body shot as Fda controls the action.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Fda misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Our winner, Basten Sodergren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#738 Simmons v Heimendahl
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Fda lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Fda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Fda misses with a looping left.
Fda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Fda misses with a hook.
Fda misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren walks into a jab.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Fda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fda misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Fda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fda cracks Sodergren with an open hand slap.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Sodergren gets a clinch. #TD#
Sodergren is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sodergren to the mat. Sodergren regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sodergren keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Fda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sodergren is keeping the position for now.
Sodergren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sodergren controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fda has his foot on Sodergren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sodergren works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Fda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sodergren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fda controlling Sodergren's posture. #SUB#
Fda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sodergren wants to get up but he can't break Fda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB#
Fda has an active guard here but Sodergren has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sodergren has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fda is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Fda.
Fda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fda keeping moving, preventing Sodergren from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Sodergren stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sodergren moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Fda as he connects with a hook.
Fda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fda thinking.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren slips a jab from Fda.
Fda blocks a jab.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren tries to clinch but Fda is having none of it.
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fda misses the jab.
Fda backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fda. That one must have hurt.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fda. That did some damage!
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
Fda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sodergren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Sodergren rushes Fda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fda.
Fda prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Fda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Fda tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Fda back against the cage.
Sodergren gets underhooks to prevent Fda's takedown attempt.
Fda swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sodergren.
Fda struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Fda misses.
Sodergren throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Fda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sodergren won't be happy with that.
Sodergren holds on to Fda's head and controls the position momentarily.
Fda wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy.
Fda advances nicely into full mount.
Fda looking to control but Sodergren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sodergren is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Fda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sodergren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sodergren! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sodergren is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sodergren is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Sodergren stands and steps away. Fda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fda throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Fda is out of range.
Fda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Sodergren has managed to clinch.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Fda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Fda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fda tries to pull guard but Sodergren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fda fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fda scores with a hook to the body.
Fda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fda. #TD#
Fda tightens his grip and picks Sodergren up, before dumping him to the ground. Sodergren manages to land in guard.
Sodergren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sodergren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sodergren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fda's head. #T4#
Fda wants to improve his position but Sodergren is controlling well. #SUB#
Fda looking for submissions off his back.
Fda is not content to let Sodergren control the position.
Sodergren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Sodergren is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren throws a hook but Fda avoids it easily.
Fda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fda's head backwards.
Fda walks into a left hand.
Fda misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Sodergren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Fda cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Fda.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fda cracks a nice hook into Sodergren's ribs.
Fda scoring well with a low kick there.
Fda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Fda connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.
Sodergren blocks a jab.#T1#
Sodergren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fda moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Fda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren misses with a hook
letting Fda counter with a right hand.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fda.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Fda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fda misses with a straight left.
Sodergren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fda.
Fda stuns Sodergren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren scores with a jab. Fda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chris Fda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Fda avoids it.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Fda's body. Fda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fda loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Fda.
Chris Fda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sodergren lands a head kick!
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fda backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fda throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Fda moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Sodergren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren jabs Fda right on the nose. Fda blinks but takes it well.
Sodergren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sodergren counters with a big head kick but Fda shrugs it off.
Sodergren feints and then cracks Fda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fda down.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Fda.
Sodergren connects with a single shot there.
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.
Fda throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Fda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fda's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Fda.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren moves forwards but Fda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Fda.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fda.
Sodergren lands with a hook. Fda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sodergren throws a combination. Fda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sodergren thumps Fda with a low kick.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Fda.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fda. That did some damage!
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Sodergren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sodergren clobbers Fda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#734 FannyP vs Heimendahl
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Sodergren slips under a jab from Boy.
Boy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boy.
Boy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sodergren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boy lands with a right hand.
Sodergren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy lands with a shot to the body.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
A shot to the body from Boy misses
and Sodergren counters with a low kick, right behind Boy 's knee.
Sodergren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boy in his tracks.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Boy throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Nice uppercut lands for Boy. That snapped Sodergren's head back.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren is looking to counter the offense by Boy and move into the clinch.#T2#
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sodergren.
Boy punishes Sodergren's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren lunges at Boy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boy's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Boy's knee but Boy avoids it well.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head. #T3#
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boy misses with a body shot.
As Boy backs away, Sodergren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren is looking to slow Boy down with leg kicks.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Boy digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Boy slips the punch.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Sodergren is looking to counter the offense by Boy and move into the clinch.#T4#
Sodergren defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Boy.
Sodergren misses the jab.#CL#
Sodergren closes the distance and clinches.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Boy blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a light punch inside.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Boy dominated that round.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boy drops his hands momentarily and Sodergren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy's corner calls for a 1-2. Boy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Boy is out of range.
Boy connects with a jab.
Boy works the jab nicely.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Sodergren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a nice uppercut.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sodergren.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sodergren avoids it.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sodergren blocks it with crossed arms.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Sodergren digs a right hand into Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boy's gas tank.
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Boy is trying to break free.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head. #T2##BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Boy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Boy misses with a hook.
As Boy tries to get set, Sodergren tries to push him back and clinch up but Boy manages to avoid the attempt.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beast Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.#T3#
Boy lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Boy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boy connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Boy.
Beast Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boy misses the jab.
Sodergren defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Boy off balance momentarily.#T4#
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Boy moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy misses with a looping right.
Sodergren thuds a left hand into Boy's body.
Boy jabs at Sodergren's body.
Boy throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boy! But no joy.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Beast Boy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boy lands with a shot to the body.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Boy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boy scores with a nice right hand.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Boy tries to get set, Sodergren tries to push him back and clinch up but Boy manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boy.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Sodergren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boy throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Sodergren tries to counter by clinching up but Boy breaks away and moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Boy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sodergren. Boy shrugs it off though.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Boy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Sodergren throws a lazy body kick
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Boy throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodergren. That's going to slow Boy down.
A clash of legs there as Boy blocks the low kick.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Boy's knee but Boy avoids it well.
Boy throws the kick towards the body but Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Boy moves his leg out of the way.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sodergren avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Boy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Sodergren.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Boy blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Sodergren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sodergren tries to pull guard but Boy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Boy lands a right hand.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Sodergren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Basten Sodergren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sodergren misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Boy breaks from the clinch.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Sodergren instigates a clinch.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy lands a right hand. #BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boy takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Boy thumps Sodergren with a low kick.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Boy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Sodergren. That snapped Boy's head back.
Boy scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Boy!

Event: GAMMA#730 Bubba v SissyPants
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
A big right from Asai misses.
That kick from Asai tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai lands with a kick to the temple. Sodergren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sodergren connects with the punch.
Sodergren misses with a kick to the body.
Sodergren thumps Asai with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Sodergren had a free shot at his head there.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren lands a front kick.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Sodergren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Asai .
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Donk. Asai catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
That kick from Asai tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asai throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Sodergren moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai tries to clinch but Sodergren is having none of it.
Sodergren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai cracks the inside of Sodergren's front leg. #T3#
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Sodergren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sodergren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sodergren catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asai misses with a hook
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Asai closes the distance but Sodergren moves to the side
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Asai .
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head. #T4#
Asai misses with a hook.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Asai clinches.
A body shot lands from Asai .
Asai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sodergren is keeping busy.
Sodergren pushes Asai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
Sodergren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sodergren is defending well for now.
Asai 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Asai looks winded!
Sodergren lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren misses with a series of wild punches.
Basten Sodergren is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Asai instigates a clinch.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai scores with a shoulder strike.
Asai blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Asai is stalling here.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai scores with a shoulder strike.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asai .
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sodergren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asai stalling.
Asai taking a breather.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asai . #KD2#
Asai drops Sodergren with a big knee straight up the middle! Sodergren is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Basten Sodergren has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren is aggressively charging in as Asai backs up avoiding any damage. Asai tosses out a jab and Sodergren runs right into it face first! Sodergren is out cold! Asai dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sodergren's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body kick.
Sodergren clobbers Grigorian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Sodergren closes the distance and pushes Grigorian back into the cage.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Sodergren.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren lands with a short shot to the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Sodergren.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Grigorian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sodergren.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Sodergren closes the distance and pushes Grigorian back into the cage.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Grigorian struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Grigorian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sodergren is trying to maintain a safe position but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns Sodergren into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sodergren's calf.#CL2#
Sodergren moves into the clinch successfully.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian lands with a right to the head.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sodergrens head.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren. #T4#
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
Grigorian blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sodergren gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grigorian digs a right hand into Sodergren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sodergren's gas tank.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Razmig Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grigorian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grigorian tries a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Grigorian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sodergren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Grigorian moves into the clinch.
Sodergren tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grigorian.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Nice body punch from Grigorian - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren. #T2#
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sodergren trying to control the position but instead, Grigorian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sodergren into the cage.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Grigorian working aggressively here. #T3#
Sodergren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigorian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Grigorian as the two fighters clinch.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Razmig Grigorian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian is working Sodergren over against the cage.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sodergren can do to turn this around?
Sodergren is breathing heavily.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with Sodergren around his waist. Sodergren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Grigorian on the inside.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Grigorian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Grigorian.
Grigorian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sodergren's head.
Grigorian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sodergrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat.
Jab from Grigorian.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grigorian cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##KD#
Grigorian lands a big uppercut and Sodergren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sodergren looks OK. Grigorian waves Sodergren back to his feet!
Razmig Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigorian is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian catches Sodergren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Grigorian lands an uppercut.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Grigorian lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sodergren to his knees! Grigorian keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#720 Gower v Partio
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Sodergren scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Sodergren takes one on the button.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Sodergren throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
It looked like Goodman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Goodman.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sodergren if he has to take too many more of those.
Goodman scores with a jab. Sodergren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Goodman.
Sodergren wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren connects with the punch.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Goodman thumps Sodergren with a low kick.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren lands a jab to the nose.
Sodergren digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Goodman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Sodergren seems unphased.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Goodman throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Sodergren 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.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Goodman.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sodergren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Sodergren misses
and Goodman counters with a body kick.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
A nice combination there by Goodman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren. #T1#
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sodergren throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman. #CL2#
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sodergren tries to pull guard but Goodman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Goodman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman digs a right hand into Sodergren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sodergren's gas tank.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Sodergren pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Goodman.
Still in the clinch, Sodergren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sodergren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goodman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sodergren can turn it around.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Sodergren digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Sodergren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Goodman throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sodergren wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Sodergren tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Goodman catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman stuns Sodergren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodergren's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Goodman's torso.
Sodergren throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
Sodergren tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman tries a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Goodman cracks Sodergren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Sodergren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sodergren tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Goodman tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it. #T3#
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodman cracks Sodergren with a nice body shot.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren is trying to pull guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Sodergren tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Goodman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sodergren with a big uppercut! Sodergren tries to clinch up but Goodman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sodergren to the mat! Sodergren covers up and Goodman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
Saul Goodman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#717 Gower v Springs
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
Verama gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sodergren as the two fighters clinch.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Verama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Verama - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Sodergren.
Sodergren is trying to force a seperation but Verama has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren is trying to break the clinch but Verama has him pressed against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Verama.
A body shot lands from Verama. #TD#
Verama decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sodergren controls the pace.
Verama wants to control but Sodergren passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Sodergren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Verama keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Verama tries to get to full guard but Sodergren has control of the leg. #SU2#
Sodergren stands up and beckons Verama to join him on the feet.
A head kick misses from Sodergren. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Sodergren avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Sodergren throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Verama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verama motions for Sodergren to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verama defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sodergren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verama in his tracks.
Sodergren throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Verama tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Verama counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sodergren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Verama.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Verama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sodergren can turn it around.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4##TD2#
Sodergren has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Verama uses from the top position.
Verama looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sodergren is on top in guard. #REVB#
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!
Verama working a defensive guard here.
Verama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sodergren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sodergren wants to stand but Verama has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Sodergren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama blocks the body kick.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren digs a good body shot into Verama's ribs.
Sodergren is looking to slow Verama down with leg kicks.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren thuds his right hand into Verama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verama's sensitive parts.
Verama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Verama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Sodergren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Verama back to the cage. Sodergren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Verama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Verama.
Sodergren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Verama's head back. #ROC2#
Verama is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren throws a pinpoint strike between Verama's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Verama crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sodergren scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#712 Keenan v Ramos
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Blasts throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Blasts's head but Blasts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blasts walks into a straight right hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Blasts moved away.
Blasts jabs Sodergren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sodergren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Blasts saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to work over Blasts's front leg with a kick but Blasts checks it.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Blasts's head coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blasts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Blasts is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Blasts.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Sodergren moved away.#T1#
Sodergren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sodergren fakes the leg kick and cracks Blasts in the body.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blasts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sodergren's calf.
Sodergren misses with a hook
and Blasts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Blasts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sodergren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blasts on the side of the head.
Blasts throws a series of strikes that have Sodergren backpedaling.
Blasts moves forwards but Sodergren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Blasts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren misses with a looping left.
Blasts seems to have got his legs back now.
Blasts moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sodergren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blasts throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily. #T2#
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blasts cracks the inside of Sodergren's front leg.
Blasts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blasts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sodergren.
Blasts tried to score with a low kick but Sodergren checks it.
Blasts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Blasts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blasts is out of range.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Blasts.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Blasts lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Blasts moved out of range.
Blasts seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sodergren thows a body kick. Blasts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blasts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blasts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blasts misses with a leg kick
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blasts.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blasts.
Blasts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Blasts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blasts thows a leg kick but Sodergren checks it
and Blasts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blasts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blasts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range. #T4#
Sodergren misses with a low kick as Blasts jumps back.
A left lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a nice body punch.
Blasts tries to land a leg kick but Sodergren saw it coming and moves away.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren checks a leg kick nicely.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blasts doesn't manage to clinch there - Sodergren circles away.
Sodergren is trying to counter with his kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Blasts's leg. Blasts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blasts lands with a good body shot.
Sodergren throws a jab when Blasts was well out of range.
Blasts moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Blasts slips under a jab.
Blasts has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blasts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Sodergren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blasts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blasts wants to slow Sodergren down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Blasts misses.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Blasts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blasts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Blasts does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blasts pushes Sodergren up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Blasts blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sodergren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sodergren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sodergren effectively controlling the action here.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sodergren is defending well for now.
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sodergren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sodergren tries to circle away but Blasts has him pinned against the cage.
Blasts misses with a knee strike.
Sodergren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sodergren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blasts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sodergren can turn it around.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but Sodergren blocks with his arms. #T2#
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Rupert Blasts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blasts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sodergren's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Sodergren digs a right hand into Blasts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blasts's gas tank.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sodergren is defending well for now.
Blasts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sodergren jumps into guard, dragging Blasts to the mat.
Sodergren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sodergren controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blasts stopping the sweep attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren controls Blasts momentarily but Blasts frees himself. #T3#
Sodergren wants to stand and escape but Blasts is having none of it. #SU#
Blasts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sodergren, up you get!
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Blasts tries to work over Sodergren's front leg with a kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren punishes Blasts's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren with a nice cross.
Sodergren misses with a low kick as Blasts jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Blasts blocks a jab.#T4#
Sodergren throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range.
Blasts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sodergren.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts misses with an uppercut.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blasts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blasts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Blasts is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Blasts moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Blasts slips the punch.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the body.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blasts.
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blasts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Blasts throws a leg kick
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren throws a sloppy body shot
letting Blasts counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Blasts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blasts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blasts misses with a low kick as Sodergren jumps back.
Blasts looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a jab to the body
and Blasts counters with a nice uppercut.
Blasts slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blasts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Blasts tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blasts slips a jab from Sodergren.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren lands a really nice looking cross but Blasts seems unphased.
Blasts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Blasts didn't see that one coming.
Blasts misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Good exchange - Blasts coming out on top.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blasts.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
Blasts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blasts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Blasts's front leg but catches the back leg as Blasts tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupert Blasts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blasts throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Blasts.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blasts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blasts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Blasts's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blasts takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
Blasts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blasts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blasts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
letting Blasts counter with a right hand.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Blasts is just out of range.
Blasts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sodergren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blasts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Sodergren checks the leg kick.
Blasts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range.
Sodergren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
Sodergren lands a big head kick that sends Blasts tumbling to the mat! Sodergren takes a step backwards and waves Blasts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blasts gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sodergren gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Sodergren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Cole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sodergren trying to control from the bottom.
Sodergren tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Sodergren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cole.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Sodergren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren managing to control the position.
Cole won't allow Sodergren to sweep him here. #T1#
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Sodergren's brow.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole stands up over Sodergren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sodergren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVR#
Cole is controlling Sodergren's posture.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sodergren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sodergren controls the pace.
Cole is controlling Sodergren's posture.
Sodergren postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sodergren doesn't seem bothered though.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Sodergren scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cole was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sodergren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cole is trying to control. Sodergren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole prevents Sodergren from improving his position.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sodergren's head.
Cole wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy.
Cole misses with a head shot. Sodergren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sodergren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Sodergren wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sodergren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sodergren is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cole dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sodergren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodergren off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sodergren works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Sodergren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Cole digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sodergren. That snapped Cole's head back. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Cole.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sodergren is able to avoid easily.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sodergren tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sodergren defends it nicely.#T3#
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sodergren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sodergren throws a hook but Cole blocks it.#T4##CL2#
Cole has managed to clinch. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Cole clinches up with Sodergren and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole lands a right hand.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren slowing the pace effectively.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sodergren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole with the counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Cole looks for a takedown but Sodergren sprawls well.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Cole.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sodergren rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Sodergren.#T1#
Sodergren dodges an elbow strike from Cole. #BC#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole slips a straight right by Sodergren.#TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cole postures up in Sodergren's guard and throws a big left but Sodergren blocks it. #ES#
Sodergren manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole presses Sodergren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Sodergren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole. #T2#
Sodergren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cole up against the cage.
Sodergren pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Cole lands a head shot.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Sodergren throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole wants to land a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Cole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sodergren wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Sodergren.#T4#
Cole throws a strike but Sodergren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Cole seems keen to control Sodergren's posture.
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#700 Goodman v Obama 3
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Sodergren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sodergren pushes Asai away with a front kick.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sodergren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Asai catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses.
Asai with a nice cross.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai misses with a looping left.#T1#
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Sodergren with an uppercut!
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sodergren throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Sodergren misses
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Sodergren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
Asai drops his hands momentarily and Sodergren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai cracks Sodergren with a good jab.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Sodergren scores with a four punch combination!
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Sodergren should have avoided that one.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Asai is wise to it.
Sodergren thumps Asai with a low kick.
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
And Sodergren responds with a good body kick, but Asai manages to step out the way in time.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Asai .
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asai .
Asai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sodergren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sodergren misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sodergren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asai blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Asai stuns Sodergren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Asai .
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Asai .
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Asai .
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Asai throws a combination that misses
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai tries to counter by clinching up but Sodergren breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sodergren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sodergren's head.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Sodergren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Sodergren catches Asai right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Asai .
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai connects with a right hand. Sodergren shakes it off.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asai throws a series of punches but Sodergren moves out of range.
Asai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sodergren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asai has got the better of the exchanges.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Asai lands a right hook to the body.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Asai .
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Sodergren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai tries to land a body kick
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Asai looks for the body kick but Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren scores with a hook.
Sodergren looks to land a combination. Asai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Sodergren's head back.
Sodergren misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Asai misses.
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asai misses with a head kick.
A jab from Sodergren finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Sodergren just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsai .
Asai throws a right hand that misses
and Sodergren counters with a left to the body.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Asai moves forwards but Sodergren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sodergren walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai misses with a left hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Asai misses the jab.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Asai throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Asai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Asai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Asai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Sodergren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Sodergren stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Asai looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asai throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Asai misses with a combination
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai misses with a left hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Sodergren thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sodergren connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Sodergren scores with a one two! Asai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sodergren walks into a left hand.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Asai .
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Sodergren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asai cracks Sodergren with an open hand slap.
Sodergren lands a lovely overhand right.
Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asai moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai blocks a jab.
Sodergren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Sodergren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asai really felt that one!
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Asai .
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asai doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
Sodergren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sodergren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Quin has been cut.
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quin misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Quin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Quin blocks the leg kick.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin throws a shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren. #T1#
Quin closes the distance and clinches up with Sodergren, looking for a takedown. Quin pushes Sodergren against the cage but Sodergren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quin swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin lands the left hand.
Quin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Quin lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quin misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin lands with a cross.
Sodergren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sodergren wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren scores with a jab. Quin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Sodergren lands a body shot.
Quin blocks a leg kick.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sodergren is fending him off so far but Quin persists. Nope, Sodergren circles away and we're back to standing.
Sodergren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Quin moves out of range easily.
Quin slips a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
Quin shoots for a takedown but Sodergren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Quin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quin showed some decent athleticism there.
Sodergren controlling the position for now.
Sodergren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sodergren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sodergren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sodergren wants to stand but Quin is controlling the position.
Quin stays in close to Sodergren's body and controls the position. #T4#
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet but Quin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Quin sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quin moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Sodergren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quin. #TD#
Quin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin is chipping away with strikes.
Sodergren is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Quin's cut.
That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sodergren ducks right into an uppercut from Quin.
The crowd cheers as Quin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sodergren doesn't seem phased though.
Sodergren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quin or perhaps it was just good defense by Sodergren, which made it look bad.
Quin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sodergren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - Quin had a free shot at his head there.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Quin's knee but Quin avoids it well.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Quin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sodergren was covering up waiting for the punch and Quin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin trying to control but Sodergren is working from the bottom. #T1#
Quin throwing strikes from guard but Sodergren blocks nicely.
Quin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sodergren is keeping the position for now.
Quin forces his way into half guard.
Quin is trying to control. Sodergren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Quin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sodergren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quin wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sodergren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Quin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sodergren is looking to get to half guard.
Sodergren manages to control the position for a moment.
Quin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sodergren is squirming around, avoiding Quin's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sodergren working to try and regain half guard.
Quin trying to control but Sodergren is having none of it.
Sodergren tries to reverse the position but Quin maintains control.
Sodergren in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sodergren holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sodergren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Quin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Quin prevents Sodergren from getting the reversal.
Quin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Quin avoids the attempt from Sodergren to control.
Quin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Quin is working for a guillotine from mount but Sodergren frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Quin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Quin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sodergren defends well and Quin ends up having to push Sodergren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Quin dips to his left and cracks Sodergren with an uppercut!
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quin is defended easily by Sodergren.
Quin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Quin is wise to it.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Sodergren rushes Quin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Sodergren is pressed up against the cage. Quin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sodergren down to the mat. Sodergren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Quin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Quin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Quin happy to just control the position for now.
Sodergren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Quin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sodergren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Quin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sodergren sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sodergren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren wants to control but Quin is keeping him busy.
Quin gets full guard.
Sodergren is looking to stand up but Quin won't let him.
Quin controls Sodergren momentarily but Sodergren frees himself.
Sodergren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Quin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sodergren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Quin stops Sodergren from standing up.
Quin trying to control but Sodergren is working from the bottom.
Quin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sodergren wants to sweep but no luck.
Quin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quin looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sodergren is looking to stand up but Quin isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Quin.
Quin dives in and grabs Sodergren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sodergren pushes down on Quin's head and hops out.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Quin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren walks into a straight right hand from Quin.
Sodergren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quin shoots and misses
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sodergren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Sodergren should have avoided that one.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Sodergren throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sodergren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Sodergren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Fitzsimmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the head.
Sodergren jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sodergren manages to circle out of the way.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren. #T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren thuds his right hand into Fitzsimmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSodergren.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons works Sodergren's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sodergren clinches up with Fitzsimmons and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Sodergren's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action. #BC2#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Sodergren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sodergren.
Sodergren swinging wildly here. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sodergren lands with a right hand.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Jab, jab by Sodergren - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren. #T4#
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sodergren will feel that in the morning.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sodergren finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzsimmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sodergren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Fitzsimmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sodergren checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sodergren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Sodergren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren scores with a push kick.
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Sodergren.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks. #T1#
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sodergren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sodergren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fitzsimmons jabs Sodergren right on the nose. Sodergren blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Sodergren moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the button.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzsimmons. That one must have hurt.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzsimmons off balance momentarily.#T3#
Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Sodergren had a free shot at his head there.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sodergren lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Sodergren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Sodergren jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Sodergren.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Sodergren lands a head kick. Fitzsimmons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sodergren scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Fitzsimmons was not able to check.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!#CL2#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A short left from Sodergren.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Sodergren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a left to the body.
Sodergren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons looks for the body kick but Sodergren saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: GAMMA#688 Diehard v Bryune
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Lapu moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Lapu misses with a kick to the body.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Lapu Lapu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren moves out of range of the leg kick from Lapu.
Lapu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sodergren will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Lapu.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lapu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sodergren.
A lazy body kick from Lapu
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Lapu slips a jab from Sodergren.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lapu, as that shot connected.
Lapu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sodergren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren misses the jab.#CL2#
Sodergren takes the fight into the clinch.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Lapu.
Lapu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sodergren tries a body shot but Lapu blocks it.
Sodergren pushes Lapu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lapu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sodergren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapu pushes Sodergren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sodergren lands with a light punch inside.
Lapu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
Lapu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Sodergren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lapu or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Lapu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Lapu blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lapu working aggressively here.
Lapu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Sodergren - that landed with a thud.
Lapu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sodergren wants to break free but Lapu has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lapu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Lapu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with the head strike. #T3#
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sodergren.
A short uppercut from Lapu.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Sodergren lands a nice uppercut.
Lapu blocking some punches.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapu's elbow.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Lapu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lapu.
Lapu tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Lapu back against the cage.
Lapu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sodergrens head.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sodergren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lapu.
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Lapu.
Lapu scores with a shoulder strike.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapu working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Sodergren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sodergren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lapu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu misses with a body kick.
Sodergren scores with a head kick.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Lapu avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lapu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lapu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lapu throws a head kick that misses
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Sodergren lands a big head kick that sends Lapu tumbling to the mat! Sodergren takes a step backwards and waves Lapu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lapu is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Lapu looks for the body kick but Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lapu with a body shot.
Oh Lapu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren throws a hook but Lapu blocks it.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapu seems to have got his legs back now.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sodergren throws a hook but Lapu blocks it.
Lapu cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lapu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lapu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Lapu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lapu loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Lapu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sodergren misses with a looping left.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lapu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Sodergren.#CUT2#
Lapu Lapu's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Lapu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Lapu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren misses with a looping left.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Lapu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapu looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren throws a jab when Lapu was well out of range.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Lapu moves out of range.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren lands a nice looking body shot.
Lapu connects with a solid leg kick.
Lapu scores with a decent looking hook.
Lapu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lapu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Sodergren responds with a good body kick, but Lapu manages to step out the way in time.
Sodergren lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Sodergren wants to slow Lapu down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lapu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sodergren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Lapu tries a head kick but it misses.
Lapu connects with a solid leg kick.
Sodergren cracks Lapu with an open hand slap.
Lapu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lapu throws a leg kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Lapu moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lapu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Lapu is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Sodergren scores with the left hand. Lapu knows he should have avoided that one.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sodergren as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Lapu Lapu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Lapu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sodergren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sodergren scores with a hook.
Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - Lapu had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Lapu lands.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lapu.
Lapu motions for Sodergren to come forward. Lapu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapu jabs at Sodergren's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lapu.
Lapu throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Lapu misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
Lapu scores with a sloppy right hand. Sodergren should have avoided that one.
Lapu throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lapu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sodergren swings for the body but Lapu moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lapu.
Sodergren takes a swing at Lapu's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodergren. That's going to slow Lapu down.
A swing and a miss from Lapu.
Good work by Sodergren as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren throws a push kick but Lapu slaps the foot to one side.
Lapu throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Lapu was not able to check.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sodergren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lapu - the referee stops the clock and Sodergren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lapu. Sodergren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lapu throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lapu thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lapu throws a leg kick
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lapu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lapu defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Lapu misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapu manages to avoid it.
Lapu drops his hands momentarily and Sodergren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Sodergren blocks the low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sodergren!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lapu doesn't seem bothered though.
Sodergren wants to clinch up but Lapu keeps it at a distance.
Lapu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapu looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.#T1#
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapu throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lapu tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren thinks about the counter body kick.
Lapu throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Lapu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lapu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodergren in his tracks.
Lapu looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Lapu is wise to it.
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a nice body kick.
Lapu tries to score with a low kick but Sodergren moves his leg out of the way.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapu manages to avoid it.
Sodergren throws a head kick that Lapu semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Lapu is out of range.
Lapu throws the kick towards the body but Sodergren avoids it.
Lapu Lapu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lapu.
The fighters circling - Lapu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lapu misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Lapu throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Lapu tries to move into range but Sodergren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lapu's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lapu. Sodergren shrugs it off though.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Lapu lands a nice looking body shot.
Sodergren throws a right hand that Lapu ducks under and follows up with a left that Lapu also avoids with ease.
Sodergren connects with a right hand. Lapu shakes it off.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Lapu.#T3#
Lapu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lapu throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Lapu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lapu blocks a jab.
Sodergren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lapu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lapu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Lapu moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
Lapu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lapu tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lapu.
Lapu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Lapu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lapu misses with a straight left.
Lapu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lapu. Lapu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Sodergren.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lapu lands with a nice body kick.
Lapu lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Lapu is predictable there
and Sodergren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lapu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lapu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Lapu's front leg but catches the back leg as Lapu tries to avoid it.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Lapu.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapu scores with a nice body kick.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Lapu saw that one coming.
Sodergren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lapu. Lapu obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Lapu slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#684 DaCoca v Bubba
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Kelley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelley.
Sodergren is looking for the big counter here.
Kelley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sodergren.
Kelley throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sodergren connects with a right hand. Kelley shakes it off.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Kelley's knee but Kelley avoids it well.
Kelley with a jab.
Kelley moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Kelley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Sodergren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren takes one to the side of the head.
Kelley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren connects with a high kick.
Sodergren swings for the body but Kelley moves out of range. #CL#
Kelley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Kelley lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Kelley struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelley controls his hands.
Sodergren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sodergren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Kelley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Kelley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelley swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sodergren lands with a shot to the body.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sodergren misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kelley looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Kelley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kelley drops his hands momentarily and Sodergren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Kelley misses its intended target.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sodergren misses with a hook. Kelley ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kelley does it's job there.
Kelley thuds his right hand into Sodergren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren dips to his left and cracks Kelley with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Kelley's shoulder, as Kelley tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren motions for Kelley to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sodergren.#T4#
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kelley blocks a low kick nicely.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Kelley moves out of range easily.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Kelley.
Kelley tries to clinch up.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelley throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Kelley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren looks to land a combination but Kelley avoids it well.
Kelley thuds his right hand into Sodergren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelley cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelley throws a chopping leg kick but Sodergren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Kelley tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
Sodergren scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kelley throws a leg kick
and Sodergren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Kelley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sodergren is trying to control Kelley's posture but Kelley avoids it.
Sodergren taking a bit of punishment here - Kelley scoring with strikes.
Sodergren takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Kelley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kelley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sodergren keeps working.
Kelley working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sodergren taking some punishment here, with Kelley in his half guard.
Kelley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sodergren's head.
Kelley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sodergren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Sodergren is looking for a sweep. Kelley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kelley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kelley trying to control the action but Sodergren is working from the bottom.
Sodergren keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kelley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kelley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kelley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sodergren is looking to control Kelley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sodergren avoid being mounted?
Kelley wants to take a breather but Sodergren is having none of it. #T2#
Kelley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
Sodergren kicks off Kelley and gets to his feet.
Kelley misses with a straight left.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Kelley steps away.
Kelley moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Sodergren stuns Kelley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Kelley moved away.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Kelley.
Kelley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kelley scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren swings for the body but Kelley moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Kelley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelley. #T3#
Kelley throws a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Kelley throws a front kick aimed at Sodergren's knee but Sodergren avoids it well.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Sodergren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Kelley moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelley.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelley controls his hands.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kelley tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
A short right from Kelley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelley scores with a shot to the side of Sodergren's head.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Kelley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Kelley misses.
Kelley staying out of range there.
Sodergren dips to his left and cracks Kelley with an uppercut!
Kelley throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Kelley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sodergren is able to avoid easily.
Sodergren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Kelley's front leg.
Sodergren moves out of range as Kelley strikes.
Kelley misses with a hook to the body
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelley. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren cracks Kelley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelley.
Kelley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelley throws a solid leg kick but Sodergren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelley.#T1#
A big right from Kelley misses.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Kelley slips the punch.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Kelley slips the punch.
Kelley misses with a hook.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren lands with a nice body punch.
Sodergren cracks a nice hook into Kelley's ribs.
Kelley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelley wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelley throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Kelley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelley doesn't seem bothered though.
Kelley shoots in for a takedown but Sodergren shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Sodergren lands a nice looking body shot.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
Sodergren clobbers Kelley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kelley moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelley checks a leg kick.
Kelley cracks the inside of Sodergren's front leg.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelley's sensitive parts.
Kelley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sodergren momentarily. #T3#
Kelley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Kelley off balance momentarily.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelley off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Kelley ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Sodergren cracks Kelley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Kelley tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sodergren thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kelley if he has to take too many more of those.
Kelley throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelley checks a leg kick.
Kelley avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
And Kelley counters with a quick kick to the body but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Kelley tries to land a front kick but Sodergren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelley tries to clinch up but Sodergren circles away and keeps his distance.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Kelley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Kelley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelley's calf.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Kelley tries to clinch but Sodergren is having none of it.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Kelley avoids the punch easily.
Kelley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sodergren.
Kelley lands a leg kick that knocks Sodergren off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Kelley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Kelley is rocked!
Sodergren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sodergren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
The defeated Liam Kelley had this to say: 'Ain't that a Bitch'.

Event: GAMMA#679 DaCoca vs Steigelman
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren wants to slow Guns down by chopping away at his legs.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guns avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
and Guns counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Guns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sodergren's knee momentarily.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodergren takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Guns counters with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Guns counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Guns darts in and clinches Sodergren up against the cage.
Guns digs a right hand underneath Sodergren's ribcage. Sodergren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sodergren misses with some punches. #T1#
Guns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Guns misses with an elbow over the top.
Guns lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Guns working hard to break the clinch.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Guns.
Guns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guns misses with a punch to the body.
Guns tries to break the clinch but Sodergren is controlling the position.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guns tries to land knees in the clinch but Sodergren avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guns misses with a kick to the body
and Sodergren counters with a two punch combo.
Guns motions for Sodergren to come forward. Guns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Guns. #T2#
Guns misses with a leg kick.
Guns throws a leg kick
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guns misses with a straight right.
Sodergren thinks about the counter body kick.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Guns throws a counter high kick but Sodergren was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guns defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sodergren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crunch! Guns slams his shin into Sodergren's torso.
Guns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Guns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guns slows down the pace here.
Sodergren being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Guns for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guns as Sodergren tries to tie him up.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guns being controlled against the cage.
Sodergren avoids a wild elbow strike from Guns.#T4#
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guns blocking some punches.
Guns scores a nice knee to the body.
Guns blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren is looking to break free of the clinch but Guns has double underhooks. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guns. That's going to slow Sodergren down.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Sodergren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sodergren wants to slow Guns down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren tries to clinch but Guns is having none of it.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Guns's leg but Guns calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Guns to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Guns half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Guns moves out of range easily.
Guns is looking to counter with head kicks.
Guns lands with a kick to the temple. Sodergren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sodergren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Guns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Guns. Beautiful body shot.
Guns walks into a left hand.
Sodergren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guns is out of range.
Guns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guns. That's going to slow Sodergren down. #T1#
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Guns moves his leg out of the way.
Guns throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guns is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Guns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Guns has managed to clinch.
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guns's elbow.
Guns pressing his opponent against the cage.
Guns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sodergren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guns walks into a left hand.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Guns.
Sodergren digs a good body shot into Guns's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Guns cracks Sodergren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body. Guns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sodergren delivers a nice body kick.
Guns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Guns throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Guns is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick by Guns misses
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren wants to slow Guns down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Guns tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Guns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sodergren takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Guns is predictable there
and Sodergren counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Guns slips a jab from Sodergren.
Guns throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guns.
Sodergren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Guns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guns lands a leg kick that knocks Sodergren off balance momentarily.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guns.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sodergren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Guns throws out a leg kick but Sodergren moves out of range and Guns only half commits.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guns. That did some damage!
Guns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sodergren takes one to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Guns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guns throws a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Guns blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Guns.
Sodergren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guns blocks it well.
Guns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Guns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Big Guns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Guns.
Guns staying out of range there.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Guns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guns tries to score with a low kick but Sodergren moves his leg out of the way.
Guns misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Guns.
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!
Sodergren misses with a body kick. #T1#
Guns avoids a kick to the body.
Guns digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
A jab from Sodergren does it's job there.
Guns throws a solid leg kick but Sodergren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guns.
Guns misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren thinks about the counter body kick.
Guns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guns misses with a head kick.
It looks like Guns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sodergren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guns moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Guns thinks about countering with a body kick.
Guns throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Guns sees coming a mile off.
Guns is looking to counter with a body kick.
Guns thows a body kick. Sodergren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sodergren checks the leg kick.#T2#
Guns is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Guns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guns takes one to the chin there.
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren wants to clinch
and Guns counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and Guns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Guns misses with a leg kick
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren. #T3#
Guns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guns.#CL#
Guns clinches.
Guns prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Guns stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sodergren scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Sodergren.
Guns is pushing Sodergren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Guns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guns moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Guns throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Guns.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Guns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Guns throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren lands with a hook. Guns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Guns's knee but Guns avoids it well.
Guns wants to land a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Sodergren.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
I think Sodergren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#676 Defoe v Ericsson
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sodergren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanolla scores with a one two! Sodergren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanolla should have avoided that one.
Hanolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sodergren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the head.
Sodergren feints and then cracks Hanolla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanolla down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanolla digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
Sodergren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanolla.
Sodergren stalks Hanolla and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hanolla's face. Hanolla staggers backwards, shaken.
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and Hanolla counters with a body kick.
Hanolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanolla.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanolla.
Sodergren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Sodergren should have avoided that one. #T1#
Sodergren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanolla misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanolla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanolla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Hanolla's knee but Hanolla avoids it well.
Hanolla appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hanolla looks to throw a body kick
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Hanolla avoids the punch easily.
Hanolla sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanolla's hands.
Hanolla throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren sizes up Hanolla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sodergren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanolla is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sodergren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Hanolla's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanolla tries to avoid it. #T2#
Hanolla throws the kick towards the body but Sodergren avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sodergren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanolla - the referee stops the clock and Sodergren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanolla. Sodergren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hanolla looks for the body kick but Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Hanolla's head but Hanolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Hanolla throws out a leg kick but Sodergren moves out of range and Hanolla only half commits.
Hanolla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sodergren checks it well.
Sodergren thumps Hanolla with a low kick.
Hanolla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodergren is looking to clinch but Hanolla is avoiding it.
Sodergren misses with a hook.#T3#
Hanolla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Hanolla.
Hanolla scores with a head kick. Sodergren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
It seemed like Hanolla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Hanolla misses.
Sodergren lands a jab to the nose.
Hanolla explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Hanolla misses.
Hanolla blocks a jab.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Hanolla's knee but Hanolla avoids it well.
Hanolla takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
Hanolla throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hanolla misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren lands with a hook. Hanolla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Hanolla moved away.
Sodergren tries to work over Hanolla's front leg with a kick but Hanolla checks it.
Hanolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanolla looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Hanolla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanolla connects with a single shot there.
Hanolla thows a leg kick but Sodergren checks it
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanolla misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Hanolla moves out of range.
Sodergren lands with a nice body kick.
Hanolla throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a jab when Hanolla was well out of range.
Hanolla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Hanolla throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanolla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanolla is just out of range.
Hanolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Sodergren is predictable there
and Hanolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanolla throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Sodergren's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hanolla dives in looking to finish as Sodergren flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hanolla's strikes! Hanolla is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Sodergren's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Sodergren was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jutta Hanolla!
An out of breath Jutta Hanolla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#671 Bubba v Bryant 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
McTearson throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
McTearson misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a body kick that stops McTearson in his tracks momentarily.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that McTearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McTearson jabs Sodergren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Sodergren lands an impressive looking overhand right. McTearson doesn't seem phased though.
A right-left combo lands from McTearson.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
McTearson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
McTearson connects with a jab.
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sodergren counters with a nice body shot.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTearson just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren lands a jab to the head.
McTearson takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
McTearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sodergren's hands.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Sodergren lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Sodergren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson walks into a jab.
Sodergren tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Sodergren was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
McTearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren motions for McTearson to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTearson throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McTearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson scores with a spinning back kick!
McTearson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTearson slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a low kick. #T3#
McTearson moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren looks to throw a body kick
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McTearson throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from McTearson.
Sodergren checks a low kick from McTearson.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
Sodergren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
McTearson throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson throws a counter combo.#T4#
McTearson slips a straight right by Sodergren.#CL2#
McTearson instigates a clinch.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McTearson unleashes a big counter combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Sodergren clinches with his opponent.
McTearson misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McTearson tries to score with a low kick but Sodergren moves his leg out of the way.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McTearson on the side of the head.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sodergren slips a straight right by McTearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Sodergren
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Sodergren checks a low kick from McTearson.
And Sodergren counters with a quick kick to the body but McTearson blocks it.#T1#
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren moves out of range as McTearson throws a body kick.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren scores with a push kick.
Sodergren tests McTearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren scores with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Sodergren tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it. #CL#
Sodergren instigates a clinch.
McTearson throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Sodergren is trying to break the clinch but McTearson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Sodergren catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
Sodergren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
Sodergren slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.#T3#
McTearson throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sodergren's corner calls for a 1-2. Sodergren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
A big right from McTearson misses.
McTearson swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
McTearson takes one to the chin there.
McTearson lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
McTearson drops Sodergren with a left and a right! Oh, Sodergren is hurt - McTearson dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oh Sodergren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Sodergren stops McTearson from passing to mount.
Sodergren seems to have got his legs back now.
McTearson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McTearson trying to control the position but Sodergren is working away.
Sodergren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McTearson controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren is looking to clinch but McTearson is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from McTearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the body.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Sodergren dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
A big left from McTearson misses.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McTearson takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from McTearson misses
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McTearson! But no joy.
McTearson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren. #T1#
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren lands with a nice body kick.
McTearson walks into a stiff left hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
Sodergren tries to clinch but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson thuds his shin into the meat of Sodergren's side.
Sodergren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
McTearson misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
McTearson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sodergren with a body shot.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of McTearson's head.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren blocks a jab.#T2#
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTearson misses with a body punch
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sodergren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McTearson - the referee stops the clock and Sodergren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McTearson. Sodergren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as McTearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sodergren lands with a nice body kick.
McTearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sodergren misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
Sodergren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren wants to clinch.
McTearson tries to counter with a clinch but Sodergren shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren connects with a jab.#T4#
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sodergren counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sodergren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson is looking to chop away at Sodergren's legs.
Nice body kick there by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren cracks McTearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McTearson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range and McTearson settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sodergren.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#667 Bryant v Bubba 2
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Asai misses. #CL2#
Asai clinches up with Sodergren and pushes him back against the cage.
Asai 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Asai blocks it. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asai 's sensitive parts.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Asai checks it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Sodergren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asai obliges.
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sodergren is breathing heavily.
Asai tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Asai .
Asai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sodergren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asai .
Asai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Asai .
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
Sodergren takes a shot to the head.
Asai crunches a lovely knee into Sodergren's ribcage.
Asai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sodergrens head.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sodergren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Asai can turn it around.
Asai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asai lands a good knee to the midsection. Sodergren won't want to take too many of those.
Asai taking a breather.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Asai to work.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai is stalling here.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Asai missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Sodergren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asai stalling against the cage.
Sodergren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
I was talking to Sodergren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Sodergren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asai scores with a head kick. Sodergren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Sodergren finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Asai throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asai avoids it.
Sodergren throws a lazy body kick
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Sodergren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!
A jab from Asai misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Oh Sodergren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
Sodergren seems to have got his legs back now.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Asai misses with a combination
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Asai .
Sodergren throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Asai cracks Sodergren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Asai tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai cracks Sodergren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai throws a series of punches but Sodergren avoids them all with ease.
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Asai throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Asai misses with a right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai keeps Sodergren at a distance using the push kick.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Asai throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Sodergren tries to move into range but Asai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sodergren keeps Asai at a distance using the push kick.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Sodergren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asai lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asai avoids the body shot from Sodergren. #T3#
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Sodergren misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a one-two to the body.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Asai .
Sodergren throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a good, hard body kick but Sodergren shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sodergren throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai punishes Sodergren's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Sodergren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asai checks a leg kick. #T4#
Asai throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Asai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asai has Sodergren pushed against the cage.
Sodergren is trying to force a seperation but Asai has the dominant position.#BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asai misses with a double jab.
A big left from Asai misses.
Sodergren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick from Asai lands but Sodergren takes it in his stride.
Sodergren misses with a two punch combination.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Asai misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Sodergren's front leg but catches the back leg as Sodergren tries to avoid it.
A combination from Sodergren does no damage.
Asai throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Asai throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Sodergren checks it.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asai just manages to avoid it.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sodergren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Asai connects with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Asai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sodergren - the referee stops the clock and Asai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sodergren. Asai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Sodergren counters with a quick kick to the body but Asai blocks it.
Asai pushes Sodergren away with a front kick.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Nice body kick from Sodergren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sodergren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Sodergren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sodergren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.#T3#
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Sodergren lands a left and a right that send Asai crashing to the mat, dazed. Sodergren thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Asai drives through and clinches with Sodergren against the cage.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sodergren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asai stalling against the cage.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Sodergren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Sodergren is trying to break the clinch but Asai has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asai stalling.
Asai scores with a shot to the side of Sodergren's head.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Asai swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sodergren defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Asai .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Some wild striking there from Asai .

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well Asai 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#663 McTearson v Cole
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Sodergren tries to bum rush Kind with a series of wild strikes but Kind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kind thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick.
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Kind lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kind misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Kind throws a leg kick which misses Sodergren's front leg but catches the back leg as Sodergren tries to avoid it.
Kind slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Nice defenses there by Kind.
Kind with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Kind misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Kind avoids the punch easily.
Kind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kind only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kind lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Kind counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sodergren's knee momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Sodergren.
Kind 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.
Kind throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kind works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Kind misses with a body kick.
Kind throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Kind tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Kind tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Kind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sodergren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kind throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Kind tries to score with a low kick but Sodergren moves his leg out of the way.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Kind sees coming a mile off.
Kind throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sodergren misses the target.
Kind throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kind thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Kind just misses with a punch to the body.
Kind jabs at Sodergren's body.
Kind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren connects with a nice looking jab.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Kind.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Kind avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a leg kick.
Kind scores with a push kick.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kind paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kind lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sodergren - that will leave a mark!
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren throws a lazy head kick
and Kind counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Kind slams his shin into Sodergren's torso.
Kind tries to land a front kick but Sodergren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kind throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Kind.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind looks to land a body kick but Sodergren moved away.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Kind.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Kind.
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Kind steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kind appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kind slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Kind blocks the body kick.
Kind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Kind throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Kind.
Kind staying out of range there.
Kind tries a quick counter leg kick but Sodergren is wise to it.
Sodergren thumps Kind with a low kick.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Kind moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Kind dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sodergren misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sodergren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kind moves out of range as Sodergren throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sodergren.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Champ Kind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Kind
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kind misses with a double jab
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kind slips under a jab from Sodergren.#CL#
Sodergren drives through and clinches with Kind against the cage.
Sodergren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the side of Kind's head. #T1#
Kind working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sodergren - that landed with a thud.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sodergren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kind.#BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Kind keeps the fight on the outside.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sodergren. Kind shrugs it off though.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kind throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sodergren.
Kind lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kind.
Kind throws a wild body kick that Sodergren sees coming a mile off.
Sodergren throwing a counter right hand but Kind manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice shot by Sodergren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Kind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kind throws a big shot that misses.
Kind is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kind avoids it.
Sodergren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sodergren connects with a combination that backs up Kind into the cage. Sodergren lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kind's guard. Kind is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Sodergren bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#657 Shin v Mosby
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Sodergren misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Sodergren off balance momentarily.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. McTearson should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
McTearson lands a two punch combo.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.#CL#
McTearson moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by McTearson.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
McTearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #T1#
McTearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTearson blocking some punches.
Sodergren stalls.
Sodergren stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Sodergren.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from McTearson.
Sodergren avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land. #T2#
McTearson blocking some punches.
Sodergren digs a right hand underneath McTearson's ribcage. McTearson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the side of McTearson's head.
Sodergren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTearson.
McTearson lands with a left to the head.
Sodergren digs a right hand into McTearson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McTearson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Sodergren pushes McTearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
A big left from McTearson misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McTearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTearson.
McTearson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sodergren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
It looked like McTearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Sodergren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McTearson. That one must have hurt.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren swings widly with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a nice body shot.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
McTearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
McTearson tries to keep at a distance but Sodergren has taken the fight into the clinch.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sodergren blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren taking a breather.
Sodergren avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Sodergren's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sodergren.
McTearson slips a jab from Sodergren.
McTearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sodergren circles away quickly and effectively.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McTearson with a nice cross.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McTearson's hands.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson scores with a jab.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson thuds his shin into the meat of Sodergren's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
McTearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sodergren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from McTearson misses.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears McTearson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jab from McTearson.
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren jabs at McTearson's body.
Sodergren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McTearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sodergren throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sodergren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren 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.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Sodergren avoids them all with ease.
McTearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTearson avoids a kick to the body.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Donk. Sodergren catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren with a jab.
McTearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTearson slips a jab from Sodergren.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson is looking to counter punch.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Sodergren off balance momentarily.#T4#
McTearson with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson. #CL#
McTearson instigates a clinch.
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
Sodergren managing to block the knees to the body from McTearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
That's time! McTearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the head.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Sodergren connects with a single shot there.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sodergren doesn't manage to clinch there - McTearson circles away.
Sodergren tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren works McTearson's body with a nice hook.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
A little feinted left hand from McTearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as McTearson blocks the low kick.
McTearson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McTearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sodergren.#T2#
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
McTearson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
McTearson lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Sodergren is looking to slow McTearson down with leg kicks.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
Sodergren scores with a nice strike.
Sodergren checks the leg kick.
McTearson slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sodergren's sensitive parts. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson misses with a low kick as Sodergren jumps back.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTearson.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McTearson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sodergren doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
McTearson throws a right hand that misses
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren lands an overhand right.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McTearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
McTearson misses with a hook.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
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!
McTearson thows a leg kick but Sodergren checks it
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Nice shot by McTearson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McTearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McTearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a head kick.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it.
McTearson is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for McTearson.
Sodergren fakes the leg kick and cracks McTearson in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sodergren has McTearson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rufus McTearson!
After winning the bout, Rufus McTearson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#656 Goodman v Diehard
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Kind scores with a decent looking hook.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kind.
Kind misses with a body shot
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sodergren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kind lands the left hand.
Kind wants to slow Sodergren down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodergren throws a hook but Kind avoids it easily.#CL#
Kind clinches with his opponent.
Kind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kind takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.
A nice left hand lands by Kind.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Kind working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren. #T1##BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Kind throws a right hand that misses
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Kind throws a leg kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Kind's head but Kind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kind throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Kind scores with a jab.
A cross from Sodergren lands.
Sodergren looks to land a left hand but Kind moved out of range nicely.
Kind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab. #CL#
Kind moves into range and clinches up with Sodergren.
Sodergren being controlled against the cage.
Kind has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land.
Sodergren lands an 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!
Kind lands with a right to the head.
Kind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kind.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind lands a hook that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren is trying to force a seperation but Kind has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Sodergren.
A short body shot lands from Sodergren as the two fighters clinch.
Kind prevents Sodergren from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren is trying to break free.#BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Kind lands a body shot. #KD2#
Sodergren lands a big head kick that sends Kind tumbling to the mat! Sodergren takes a step backwards and waves Kind back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kind is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Champ Kind has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Oh Kind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Kind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a huge left! Kind is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sodergren isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kind from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sodergren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Godfrey has closed the distance and engaged Sodergren in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Godfrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Godfrey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sodergren misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Godfrey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sodergren, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Sodergren is leaning against Godfrey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Godfrey.
I was talking to Godfrey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sodergren tries to circle away but Godfrey has him pinned against the cage.
Godfrey takes a shot to the head.
Godfrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godfrey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Godfrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godfrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Godfrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #T1#
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Godfrey works on Sodergren's body with a couple of short punches.
Sodergren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godfrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Sodergren avoids a wild elbow strike from Godfrey.
Sodergren avoids the elbow strike from Godfrey, against the cage.
Sodergren lands with a light punch inside.
Sodergren working hard to break the clinch.
Godfrey tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Godfrey.
Godfrey working aggressively here.
Godfrey prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Godfrey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Godfrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sodergren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godfrey backwards.
Godfrey misses with a knee to the head.
Godfrey missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch. #T2#
Godfrey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Godfrey is looking to clinch.
Godfrey misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Godfrey tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Bobby Godfrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren scores with a push kick.
Godfrey misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Godfrey moves away and avoids it.
Godfrey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
Sodergren scores with a three punch combo!
Sodergren connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Godfrey! He's out on his feet! Sodergren rushes in and drops Godfrey with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#646 Jimenez vs Goodman
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
A jab lands there for Sodergren.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obuhov! But no joy.
Obuhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Obuhov.
Obuhov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sodergren's waist but Sodergren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obuhov off to one side.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Obuhov ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sodergren takes a swing at Obuhov's ribcage but misses.
Obuhov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obuhov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obuhov misses with a two punch combination.
Sodergren quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Obuhov misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sodergren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obuhov throws out the jab. #T1#
Obuhov misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obuhov.
Sodergren throwing a counter right hand but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Sodergren throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Obuhov is rocked!
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Obuhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sodergren finish him?#TD2#
Obuhov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obuhov showed some decent athleticism there.
Obuhov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sodergren is trying to maintain the position but Obuhov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sodergren wants to improve his position but Obuhov is controlling well.
Sodergren moves into full guard.
Obuhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sodergren has wrist control.#T2#
Obuhov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Obuhov trying to control but Sodergren is working from the bottom.
Obuhov postures up in Sodergren's guard and throws a big left but Sodergren blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sodergren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sodergren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sodergren is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sodergren scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Sodergren.
Obuhov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sodergren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obuhov misses with a straight left.
Sodergren throws a jab when Obuhov was well out of range.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Obuhov there.
Sodergren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obuhov.#T4#
Sodergren defending well as Obuhov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Obuhov throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren throws a counter high kick but Obuhov was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sodergren sprawls well. Sodergren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Obuhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obuhov. That did some damage!
Obuhov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
That has opened up Anton Obuhov's cut even more.
Sodergren misses with a body shot
enabling Obuhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren throws a combination. Obuhov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obuhov lands with a nice body punch.
Obuhov misses with a combination
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Obuhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Obuhov lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Sodergren tries to sprawl but Obuhov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sodergren makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodergren. That's going to slow Obuhov down.
Obuhov lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Sodergren misses #TD2#
so Obuhov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sodergren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obuhov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sodergren gets back to half guard.
Obuhov with the ground and pound but Sodergren uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Obuhov wants to pass the guard but Sodergren is keeping the position.
Obuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sodergren managing to control the position.
Sodergren working a defensive guard here.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sodergren keeps moving.
Sodergren has Obuhov pulled in close to control his posture.
Sodergren keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obuhov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sodergren 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sodergren is trying to control the position but Obuhov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sodergren lands with a nice body punch.
Obuhov thuds his right hand into Sodergren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obuhov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##TD2#
Obuhov gets the takedown into side control.
Obuhov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Obuhov wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy.
Sodergren is pushing Obuhov's head away, looking to escape. Obuhov manages to hold on to the position though.
Obuhov is putting a hurting on Sodergren here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sodergren is looking to regain half guard here but Obuhov keeps moving and retains side control.
Obuhov trying to control the position but Sodergren is working away.
Obuhov scores with punches from side control.
Obuhov controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Obuhov throws an elbow but Sodergren slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sodergren is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Obuhov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sodergren controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Obuhov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Obuhov working away.
Obuhov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Obuhov working the ground and pound.
Obuhov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sodergren to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov working the ground and pound but Sodergren is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren ducks right into an uppercut from Obuhov.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Obuhov tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obuhov fails with the takedown.
Obuhov shoots in but Sodergren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Obuhov misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obuhov's knee momentarily.
Obuhov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren walks into a straight right hand from Obuhov.
The crowd cheers as Sodergren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obuhov doesn't seem phased though.
Obuhov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obuhov tries to bum rush Sodergren with a series of wild strikes but Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Obuhov misses with a takedown
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
A leg kick checked by Obuhov.
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Obuhov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the head.
Sodergren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Obuhov checks it.#KD#
Sodergren cracks Obuhov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sodergren has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obuhov to stand back up!
Obuhov throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Obuhov looks for a takedown but Sodergren sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Obuhov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obuhov's knee momentarily.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obuhov avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obuhov's head.
Obuhov tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obuhov's head.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Obuhov misses with the combination.
Obuhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Obuhov throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Obuhov's head.#CUT#
The cut above Anton Obuhov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Obuhov.
Obuhov swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Obuhov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obuhov misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Obuhov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sodergren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obuhov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obuhov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obuhov fails with the takedown
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Obuhov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Obuhov.
Sodergren lands a head shot.
Sodergren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obuhov can do to turn this around?#T4#
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Obuhov's knee but Obuhov avoids it well.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Obuhov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obuhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Obuhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Obuhov throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Obuhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Obuhov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren scores with a nice head shot.
Sodergren jabs at Obuhov's body.
Obuhov shoots and misses
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#643 Wolek v Sackett
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Sodergren punishes Troy's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Sodergren gets tackled into the cage by Troy. Troy maintains the clinch.
Sodergren keeps control of Troy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Sodergren.
Troy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Troy.
Sodergren cracks Troy with a nice body shot.
A short right from Troy.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Troy lands a right hand.
Troy misses with a body punch.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Troy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Troy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Troy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren. #T1#
Troy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Troy backwards. #BC#
Troy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Troy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Troy misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Sodergren clinches with his opponent.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Troy breaks the clinch.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Troy.
Sodergren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Troy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Troy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Troy.
Troy tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Troy ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Troy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Troy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren swats away the attempt to clinch by Troy.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Troy steps away.
Troy throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Troy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Sodergren misses
and Troy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Troy tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sodergren thows a leg kick but Troy checks it #CL#
and Troy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troy.
Troy misses with a body punch.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Sodergren avoiding damage.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Troy blocks it.
Troy scores with a shoulder strike.
Troy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sodergren up against the cage.
Sodergren lands a hook that snaps the head of Troy backwards.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Troy backwards.
Troy is trying to break free.#BC#
Troy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodergren lands an overhand right.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Troy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.#T4#
Sodergren defending well as Troy loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren lands with a hook. Troy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Troy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Troy misses with a body shot.
Sodergren with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sodergren lands a two punch combo.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Troy's head backwards.
Sodergren wants to clinch up but Troy keeps it at a distance.
Sodergren misses with a hook
and Troy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sodergren misses the body punch
and Troy counters with a one-two to the body.
Sodergren throws a nice looking combination but Troy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sodergren defending well as Troy loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Troy misses the target.
Sodergren throws out a powerful jab.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Troy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Troy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Troy moves out of range of the strikes.
Troy slips a jab from Sodergren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren takes one to the side of the head.
Troy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Troy checks it.
A quick step to the side and Troy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Troy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Hektor Troy has been cut.
A left lands for Sodergren.#ROC2#
Troy is rocked!
Troy just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Troy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Troy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Troy seems to have got his legs back now.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Troy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Troy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Troy blocks the body kick.
Troy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Troy manages to avoid it.
Troy misses with a body shot.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sodergren throws the left hand but Troy avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
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!
Sodergren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Troy saw that one coming.
Sodergren lands with a right hand.
Troy keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Troy moves out of range as Sodergren throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Troy blocks the leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren stuns Troy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Troy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3##BC#
Troy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren connects with a solid leg kick.
Troy is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Troy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Troy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sodergren backs up against the cage.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Sodergren gets a clinch.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Troy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Troy misses its intended target.
Sodergren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren swings for the body but Troy moves out of range. #T4#
Troy scores with a nice strike.
Troy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Troy keeps the fight on the outside.
Troy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Troy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sodergren throws a right hand that misses
and Troy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sodergren really felt that one!
Sodergren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Troy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Troy!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.
Troy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hektor Troy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Troy tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Sodergren lands.
Sodergren misses with a hook
and Troy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Troy throws a right and a left that Sodergren avoids nicely.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Troy. Troy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Troy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Troy misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Troy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Troy moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Troy.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Troy is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A low kick from Sodergren is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Troy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sodergren's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Troy finds it's target.
Troy needs to keep his hands up - Sodergren had a free shot at his head there.
Troy lands a body shot.
Sodergren misses with a double jab.
Troy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Troy is looking to slow Sodergren down with leg kicks.
Troy blocks the body kick.
Sodergren cracks a nice hook into Troy's ribs.
A head kick by Troy misses
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
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!
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Troy's sensitive parts.
Sodergren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Troy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Troy.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Troy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sodergren manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Troy throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sodergren throws a right and a left that Troy avoids nicely.
Troy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Troy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Troy counters with a left and a right that stings Sodergren.
Troy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Troy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Troy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Troy jabs Sodergren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Troy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
Troy blocks a leg kick.
Troy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troy. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren tries to work over Troy's front leg with a kick but Troy checks it.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Troy's legs.
Troy misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hektor Troy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Troy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Troy slips a jab from Sodergren.
A counter left hand to the body from Troy misses its target.
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Troy.
Sodergren connects with a single shot there.
Sodergren connects with a single shot there.
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!
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body. Troy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sodergren lands a body shot. #CL#
Troy moves into the clinch.
Basten Sodergren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Troy tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Troy tries to break free but Sodergren pushes him back against the cage.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troy's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
Well Sodergren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#640 Origi v Kakoulis
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Hauki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hauki tries to avoid it.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range.
Hauki lands a jab to the nose.
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Sodergren has Hauki up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren digs a right hand underneath Hauki's ribcage. Hauki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hauki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hauki's elbow.
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hauki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren cracks Hauki with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Hauki blocks it.
Hauki lands a body shot.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Hauki.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Hauki.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Hauki does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hauki ducks right into an uppercut from Sodergren.
Hauki checks a leg kick nicely.
Hauki throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hauki scores with a nice head shot.
Sodergren dips to his left and cracks Hauki with an uppercut!
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauki throws out the jab.
Sodergren tries to counter by clinching up but Hauki breaks away and moves out of range.
Hauki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sodergren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hauki sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hauki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sodergren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hauki is able to avoid easily.
Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Hauki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Hauki misses.
A leg kick checked by Hauki.
Sodergren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Sodergren cracks a nice hook into Hauki's ribs.
Hauki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hauki looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren tries to counter by clinching up but Hauki breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hauki misses the shot to the body.
Hauki takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sodergren misses the target.
Hauki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hauki moves out of range of the leg kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Hauki takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Hauki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Hauki counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sodergren blocks the body kick.
Sodergren misses with a straight left. #T4#
A lazy left from Hauki finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodergren in his tracks.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sodergren.
Hauki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hauki!
Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Hauki.
Sodergren throws a big counter combination but Hauki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hauki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Hauki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Hauki sees coming a mile off.
Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hauki with a hook.
Good work by Sodergren as he checks the leg kick.
Hauki looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Hauki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren connects with a jab.
A big left from Hauki misses.
Hauki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hauki throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hauki.
Hauki checks a leg kick.
Sodergren drops his hands momentarily and Hauki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - Hauki had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
Hauki looks to land a combination but Sodergren avoids it well.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Sodergren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Sodergren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hauki counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren throws a hook but Hauki blocks it.
Hauki throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hauki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taneli Hauki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Hauki throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Hauki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hauki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hauki moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Sodergren is looking to clinch.
Hauki misses with a wild body shot.
Hauki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauki throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hauki.
Hauki connects with an inside leg kick.
Hauki lands with a right hand.
Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren misses with a hook. Hauki ducked under it nicely.
Sodergren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hauki.
A low kick from Sodergren misses
and Hauki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Sodergren stalling the fight.
Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow. #T3#
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Hauki.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Hauki blocks it.
Hauki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Hauki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haukis head.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Hauki tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Hauki back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hauki.
The referee calls for Sodergren to work.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Hauki.
Taneli Hauki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Hauki misses with a body punch.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sodergren.
Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taneli Hauki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hauki can pounce on him.
Hauki throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Hauki throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Sodergren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards.
Sodergren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren tries to clinch there but Hauki circles away.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a lazy uppercut
and Hauki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hauki scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hauki throws a leg kick which misses Sodergren's front leg but catches the back leg as Sodergren tries to avoid it.
Hauki works the jab nicely.#T1#
A jab lands there for Hauki.
Hauki looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sodergren!
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Hauki should have avoided that one.
Hauki thuds his right hand into Sodergren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hauki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hauki moves forwards but Sodergren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hauki defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Hauki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sodergren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hauki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range. #T2#
Hauki throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hauki blocks a leg kick.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hauki lands with a nice body punch.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki.
As Hauki tries to get set, Sodergren tries to push him back and clinch up but Hauki manages to avoid the attempt.
Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Hauki.
Sodergren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren tries to move into range but Hauki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sodergren takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses.
Hauki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Hauki moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Hauki.
Sodergren tries to counter by clinching up but Hauki breaks away and moves out of range.
Hauki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Hauki saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Hauki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hauki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hauki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Hauki.
Hauki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Hauki.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hauki is out of range.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hauki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sodergren as he connects with a hook.
Hauki clobbers Sodergren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
A slow jab from Hauki misses its intended target.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Hauki moves out of range easily.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hauki's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauki throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Hauki connects with a solid leg kick.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hauki.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Hauki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauki. #CL#
Hauki gets tackled into the cage by Sodergren. Sodergren maintains the clinch.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Hauki.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taneli Hauki.
I think Hauki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taneli Hauki!
Taneli Hauki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#634 Defoe v Origi
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Sodergren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet prevents Sodergren from breaking the clinch.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sodergren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sodergren is struggling to control the position.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action. #T1#
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sodergren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Sodergren is working Bennet over against the cage.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet just leaning against Sodergren, taking a breather.
Sodergren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Sodergren works on Bennet's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennet tries to pull guard but Sodergren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennet. #T2#
Bennet stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sodergren after a bit of a struggle.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet wants to stall.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Sodergren pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.#CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body punch. #T3#
Sodergren leaning against his opponent.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Sodergren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren tries to clinch up.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sodergren.#T4#
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Sodergren looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bennet counters with a shoot takedown. Sodergren fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet is working Sodergren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bennet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennet chips away with some ground and pound.
Sodergren 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.
Bennet throws an elbow that misses. Sodergren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bennet's guard. Nice move by Sodergren!#REVB#
Bennet wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bennet is looking for a triangle but Sodergren pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sodergren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Sodergren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sodergren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bennet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet being controlled against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sodergren smiles and moves away.
Bennet throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Good shot there by Bennet.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sodergren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
Sodergren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sodergren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bennet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Sodergren circles away.
Bennet sets himself, and Sodergren steps forward looking for the clinch! Bennet avoids it this time.
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sodergren clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Bennet looking to slow down the pace here.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
A short body shot lands from Bennet as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Bennet swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bennet throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Sodergren swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Bennet didn't see that one coming.
Sodergren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sodergren.
Bennet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sodergren.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennet.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Sodergren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Bennet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennet checks a leg kick.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren thows a leg kick but Bennet checks it #CL#
and Bennet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Bennet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennet tries to score a body lock takedown but Sodergren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sodergren pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet lands a shot to the body.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren working aggressively here. #T1#
Sodergren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bennet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sodergren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Bennet jumps guard but Sodergren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Scotty Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sodergren thumps Bennet with a low kick.
Sodergren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennet's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Sodergren tries to get set, Bennet tries to push him back and clinch up but Sodergren manages to avoid the attempt.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bennet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Sodergren throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Bennet counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennet fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Bennet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennet tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Bennet tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bennet slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren lands a really nice looking cross but Bennet seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Sodergren tries to counter with a clinch but Bennet shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Sodergren feints and then cracks Bennet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennet down.
Sodergren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Bennet moves into the clinch.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sodergren 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Scotty Bennet spoke after the fight, saying 'I want my mommy!'.

Event: GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Aguilar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Sodergren finds it's way through Aguilar's defenses.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sodergren but Sodergren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sodergren wants to slow Aguilar down by chopping away at his legs.
Aguilar 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.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Aguilar moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aguilar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Aguilar. Those never looked like landing.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Aguilar closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Aguilar manages to pull guard.
Sodergren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Sodergren controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Aguilar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sodergren controls the pace.#SU2#
Sodergren stands and steps away. Aguilar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aguilar shoots and misses
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aguilar.
Aguilar backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren lands with a nice body kick.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar lands a jab.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aguilar tries to move into range but Sodergren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Sodergren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aguilar doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Aguilar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aguilar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Aguilar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aguilar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aguilar connects with the punch.
Aguilar throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aguilar avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Aguilar misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aguilar throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Aguilar throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Sodergren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Sodergren slips a jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar lands a glancing blow to the side of Sodergren's head.
Aguilar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt
and Sodergren counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguilar shoots in but Sodergren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aguilar misses with a straight right. #CL#
Aguilar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sodergren lands with a right to the head.
Aguilar is trying to break the clinch but Sodergren is controlling him.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but Sodergren has him pressed against the cage.
Aguilar jumps guard but Sodergren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Sodergren is leaning against Aguilar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sodergren pushes Aguilar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguilar blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Aguilar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aguilar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren motions for Aguilar to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Aguilar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aguilar showed some decent athleticism there.
Sodergren tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Sodergren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Sodergren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergio Aguilar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aguilar tries to clinch there but Sodergren circles away.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Aguilar moves out of range easily.
Aguilar closes the distance but Sodergren moves to the side
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Aguilar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Sodergren gets caught flat footed, as Aguilar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Sodergren is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sodergren is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aguilar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Sodergren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aguilar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sodergren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Aguilar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sodergren wants to pass to mount but Aguilar is defending the position. #SU2#
Sodergren stands up from half guard.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aguilar.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aguilar misses with a double jab.
Aguilar fails to land the takedown.
Sodergren cracks a nice hook into Aguilar's ribs.
Sodergren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good shot there by Aguilar.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Aguilar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren lands a slapping body shot.
Sodergren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aguilar checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Aguilar misses with a double jab.
Sodergren shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aguilar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguilar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Aguilar shoots for a takedown but Sodergren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sodergren napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sodergren keeps working.
Sodergren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
It looks like Sodergren is going to stand back up.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguilar is looking to get back to full guard here but Sodergren has managed to pass to side control instead.
Aguilar is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Sodergren stands up.
Aguilar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sodergren counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aguilar.
A leg kick checked by Aguilar.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aguilar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aguilar tries to bum rush Sodergren with a series of wild strikes but Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Aguilar is wise to it.
Aguilar fails with the takedown
and Sodergren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Aguilar misses the target.
Aguilar misses with a body shot
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Aguilar was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aguilar blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aguilar misses with a series of wild punches.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Aguilar moves out of range easily.
Aguilar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aguilar misses with a wild combination.
Sodergren lands with a slapping head kick.
Sodergren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sodergren thows a body kick. Aguilar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aguilar to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aguilar throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aguilar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sodergren doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Aguilar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aguilar.
A shot to the body from Aguilar misses
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Aguilar's front leg.
Aguilar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Aguilar steps away.
Aguilar fails with the takedown.
Aguilar goes for a double leg but Sodergren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sodergren continues to drive forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Aguilar misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aguilar.
Aguilar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aguilar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sodergren.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aguilar checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aguilar counters with a nice body shot.
Aguilar misses with a left hand
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren stuns Aguilar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguilar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sodergren scores with a spinning back kick!
Sodergren scores with a hook.
Sodergren throws a head kick that Aguilar semi-blocks. #T3#
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Aguilar checks it.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aguilar.
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aguilar blocks a low kick nicely.
Aguilar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aguilar swinging wildly here.
Aguilar backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aguilar shoots and misses
and Aguilar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Aguilar is rocked!
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aguilar. That did some damage!
Oh Aguilar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren is looking to slow Aguilar down with leg kicks.
Aguilar seems to have got his legs back now.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Sodergren feints and then cracks Aguilar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aguilar down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a leg kick #TD#
and Aguilar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Sodergren manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Aguilar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aguilar checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Aguilar.
Sodergren cracks Aguilar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aguilar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sodergren.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Over throws a nice head kick!
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Over .
Over lands a brutal head kick. Sodergren looks out on his feet and Over throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Career Over !
Career Over decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#617 Shin v Williams 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Troy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sodergren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Troy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Troy is looking to land body kicks.
Troy takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Troy's corner calls for a 1-2. Troy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Troy lands a glancing blow to the side of Sodergren's head.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Troy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren swings widly with a right hand
and Troy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Troy.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Troy's sensitive parts.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Troy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
A low kick from Sodergren misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sodergren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Troy.
Sodergren misses with a kick to the body
and Troy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Troy moves away and avoids it.
Troy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Sodergren misses
and Troy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren lunges at Troy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Troy's hand.
Sodergren scores with a nice strike.
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!
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Troy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Troy is looking for the big counter here.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Troy's body. Troy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Troy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sodergren thows a leg kick but Troy checks it #CL2#
and Troy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Troy lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Troy manages to break the clinch.
Troy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Troy moves out of range.
Troy throws a fast counter high kick but Sodergren manages to duck under it in time.
A low kick from Sodergren is predictable there #CL2#
and Troy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sodergren being controlled against the cage.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Troy. #T3##BC2#
Troy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Troy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Troy throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Troy lands a really nice looking cross but Sodergren seems unphased.
Troy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Troy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Troy.
Sodergren lands a head shot.
Sodergren 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.
Troy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sodergren misses with the combination.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Troy. Beautiful body shot.
Sodergren lands a really nice looking cross but Troy seems unphased.
Troy misses with a kick to the body.
Troy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
Troy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Troy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Troy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hektor Troy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Troy gets tackled into the cage by Sodergren. Sodergren maintains the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Hektor Troy has been cut.#BC2#
Troy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sodergren drives through and clinches with Troy against the cage.
Sodergren is trying to force a seperation but Troy has the dominant position.#BC2#
Troy manages to break the clinch.
Troy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Troy is just out of range.
Troy looks to land a combination but Sodergren avoids it well.
Hektor Troy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch but Troy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Troy saw that one coming.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Troy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Troy lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Troy counters with a straight right hand.
Troy throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Troy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Troy flicks out a counter leg kick but Sodergren steps away.
Troy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Troy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Troy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Troy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Troy finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodergren's head.
Sodergren 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.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Troy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Troy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sodergren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sodergren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Sodergren doesn't manage to clinch there - Troy circles away.
Troy thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Sodergren is looking to clinch but Troy is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sodergren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Troy throws a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Troy blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Troy breaks the clinch.
Troy avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Sodergren misses the body punch
and Troy counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Troy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Troy avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Troy tries to bum rush Sodergren with a series of wild strikes but Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Troy slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Troy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Troy lands an overhand right.
Troy throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Troy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Sodergren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Troy, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Good body shot from Sodergren.
Troy looking to stall. #BC2#
Troy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Troy throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Troy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sodergren lands a head shot.
Troy misses with a straight left.
Sodergren tries to clinch but Troy moves out of range.
Troy throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Troy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sodergren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hektor Troy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hektor Troy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Troy thuds his right hand into Sodergren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Troy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sodergren throws a quick counter kick to the body but Troy avoids it.
Troy throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Troy blocks a jab.
Troy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sodergren looks to clinch
and Troy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren misses with a hook. Troy ducked under it nicely.
Troy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sodergren with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sodergren there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy lands with an overhand left.
Troy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Troy. #T1#
Troy throws a leg kick but Sodergren moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sodergren as he connects with a hook.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Troy. Troy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Troy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sodergren. That did some damage!
Sodergren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Troy.
Troy feints and then cracks Sodergren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sodergren down.
Troy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Troy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy body kick from Sodergren
and Troy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren wants to clinch.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Troy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Troy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Troy throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Troy avoids the punch easily.
Troy wants to counter with a clinch but Sodergren pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Troy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Troy.
Troy lands a leg kick that knocks Sodergren off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Troy.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Troy counters with an inside leg kick.
Troy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren tried to counter with a leg kick but Troy avoided it.
Troy scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Sodergren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sodergren. Troy shrugs it off though.
Troy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the body
and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren drops his hands momentarily and Troy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Troy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sodergren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troy throws a shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Troy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hektor Troy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Troy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sodergren counters with a low kick, right behind Troy 's knee. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troy scores with a shot to the body.
Sodergren tries to clinch but Troy is having none of it.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Troy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Troy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Troy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Troy throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Troy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sodergren misses with a right hand
and Troy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sodergren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Troy finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodergren's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hektor Troy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Troy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hektor Troy!
In his post fight interview, Hektor Troy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GKNY 115 - Karlsson vs Mencken
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sodergren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kropotkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Sodergren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.#CL2#
Kropotkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kropotkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kropotkin tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Kropotkin back against the cage.
Kropotkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kropotkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodergren.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kropotkin blocking some punches.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with some punches.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren stalling the fight.
Kropotkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Sodergren lands a hook that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kropotkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sodergren throws a push kick but Kropotkin slaps the foot to one side.
Kropotkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kropotkin lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Kropotkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Kropotkin counters with a left to the body.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Kropotkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sodergren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Kropotkin.
Sodergren thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kropotkin lands with a cross.
Sodergren takes a swing at Kropotkin's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin scores with a hook to the body. Sodergren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kropotkin throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
As Kropotkin backs away, Sodergren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kropotkin scores with a hook.
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sodergren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Kropotkin's leg but Kropotkin calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren with a hook.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Kropotkin avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Kropotkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren lands a head kick!
Sodergren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kropotkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Kropotkin.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands the left hand.
Sodergren cracks Kropotkin with a good jab.
Kropotkin lands with a straight right. Sodergren didn't see that one coming.
Sodergren defending well as Kropotkin loads up on a big left hand.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sodergren tries to keep at a distance but Kropotkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kropotkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kropotkin is trying to pull guard but Sodergren has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kropotkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kropotkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kropotkin tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kropotkin! But no joy.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Sodergren is having none of it.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Kropotkin missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kropotkin lands with a right hand.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
enabling Kropotkin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petr Kropotkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kropotkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Kropotkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sodergren just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Kropotkin throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Sodergren.
Kropotkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Sodergren moves out of range.
Kropotkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Kropotkin saw that one coming.
Kropotkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sodergren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Kropotkin jabs at Sodergren's body.
Kropotkin throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Sodergren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kropotkin misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Sodergren throwing a counter right hand but Kropotkin manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kropotkin! But no joy.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Kropotkin's front leg.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kropotkin misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that misses
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Sodergren misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Kropotkin has Sodergren up against the cage in a clinch.
Kropotkin tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Kropotkin as the two fighters clinch.
Kropotkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sodergren's efforts to push away.
Kropotkin tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Kropotkin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Kropotkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Kropotkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kropotkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a left hand. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren tries to move into range but Kropotkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Kropotkin.
Sodergren dodges the punch combination from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a straight left.
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!
Kropotkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Kropotkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kropotkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sodergren at a distance.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Kropotkin misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren cracks Kropotkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren is looking to score with low kicks.
Kropotkin throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sodergren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Kropotkin lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
Kropotkin misses with a looping right.
Kropotkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Kropotkin scores with a nice head shot.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kropotkin, as that shot connected.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Kropotkin is just out of range.
Sodergren walks into a straight right hand from Kropotkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.#T1#
Sodergren throws a good cross that connects.
Sodergren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kropotkin under the eye.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
It seemed like Kropotkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kropotkin lands a body shot.
Sodergren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kropotkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kropotkin works the jab nicely.
Sodergren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kropotkin in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. #T2#
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sodergren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sodergren should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
Kropotkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kropotkin. That did some damage!
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kropotkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kropotkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Kropotkin moved out of range.
Sodergren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Kropotkin avoids it.
Kropotkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kropotkin misses the jab.#T3#
Good shot there by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Sodergren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up but Sodergren circles away and keeps his distance.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sodergren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kropotkin checks a leg kick.
Kropotkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
It looks like Sodergren has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kropotkin is looking to clinch.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Kropotkin's knee but Kropotkin avoids it well.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Kropotkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kropotkin tries to avoid it. #T4#
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sodergren slips a jab from Kropotkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren. #CL2#
Kropotkin closes the distance and clinches.
Sodergren lands a hook that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kropotkin tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petr Kropotkin.
I think Kropotkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GKNY 110 - New Year's Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke walks into a left hand.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sodergren will feel that in the morning.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sodergren lands with a nice body kick.
Sodergren has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooke on the side of the head.
Cooke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target. #T1#
Sodergren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Cooke was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cooke.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooke jabs at Sodergren's body.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren lands with a shot to the body.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Cooke staying out of range there.#T2#
Sodergren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sodergren scores with a spinning back kick!
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Sodergren's ribs.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Sodergren throws a nice looking combination but Cooke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Cooke's head back.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooke.
Sodergren misses the body punch
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Sodergren 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.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off.
Cooke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Sodergren.
Sodergren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cooke had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cooke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Sodergren cracks Cooke with a right hand 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!
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren scores with a jab. Cooke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sodergren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooke is looking to chop away at Sodergren's legs.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Sodergren scores with a head kick. Cooke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sodergren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooke. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
Sodergren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sodergren takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Cooke's leg but Cooke calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooke's head.
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cooke doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Cooke has Sodergren up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Cooke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sodergren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren tries to circle away but Cooke has him pinned against the cage.
Cooke has Sodergren pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch. #T1#
Sodergren throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
As Sodergren looks to move away, Cooke throws a big counter combo but Sodergren just gets out of the way.
Cooke thumps Sodergren with a low kick.
Sodergren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Cooke is predictable there
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooke slips a jab from Sodergren.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooke misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
Sodergren swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Cooke counters with a solid body kick.
Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Cooke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it
and Cooke counters with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
It looked like Cooke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Cooke cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sodergren steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cooke connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sodergren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooke circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooke moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a three punch combo that has Sodergren backing up. Sodergren nods at Cooke to acknowledge the strikes.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Sodergren moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Sodergren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Cooke thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
Sodergren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooke on the side of the head.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the body.
Cooke misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Cooke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sodergren as he connects with a hook.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Cooke moved away.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Sodergren jumps back.
Sodergren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Sodergren wants to slow Cooke down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodergren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Sodergren's body. Sodergren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Sodergren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cooke counters with a thumping low kick.
Cooke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooke counters with a low kick, right behind Sodergren 's knee.
Cooke slips a jab from Sodergren.
It looked like Cooke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
Sodergren with a nice cross.
Cooke throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Cooke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
Cooke takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke misses with a right hand
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
A jab from Cooke does it's job there.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cooke lands a jab.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cooke backs up against the cage.
Sodergren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sodergren just manages to avoid it.
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Cooke blocks the leg kick.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Basten Sodergren just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Cooke takes one to the side of the head.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looks like Cooke has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Cooke moved away.
Cooke throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren jabs at Cooke's body.
Sodergren scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodergren. That's going to slow Cooke down.
Sodergren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.#T1#
Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sodergren momentarily.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Cooke.
Cooke slips a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren digs a good hook to Cooke's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren throws a right hand that Cooke ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooke also avoids with ease.#T2#
Sodergren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooke lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooke misses the target.
Sodergren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Cooke should have avoided that one. #T3#
Cooke misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sodergren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sodergren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sodergren throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooke lands a nice shot that snaps Sodergren's head back.
Cooke lands a nice looking body shot.
Sodergren throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cooke counters with an outside leg kick.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses.
Cooke slips under a jab from Sodergren.
Nice body kick there by Cooke.#T4#
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren lands with a nice body punch.
Cooke staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren punishes Cooke's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with an inside leg kick.
Cooke with a jab.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Sodergren avoids it.
Cooke drops his hands momentarily and Sodergren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Cooke misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cooke's knee momentarily.
Sodergren swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Sodergren thows a body kick. Cooke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cooke lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Cooke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cooke lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooke. That did some damage!
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cooke tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a hook.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Sodergren. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a head kick. Cooke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cooke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sodergren's head.#T3#
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren misses with a combination
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cooke! Sodergren is out on his feet! Cooke rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sodergren is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sodergren is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke retains his middleweight title!
Matt Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Filipowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filipowicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Filipowicz blocks a low kick nicely.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Filipowicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Filipowicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Filipowicz was not able to check.
Filipowicz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipowicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren motions for Filipowicz to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Filipowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren clobbers Filipowicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - Filipowicz had a free shot at his head there.
Filipowicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sodergren.#T1#
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with the combination.
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Sodergren. Beautiful body shot.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Sodergren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipowicz lands a jab.
Filipowicz throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
Filipowicz throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Filipowicz tries to clinch there but Sodergren circles away.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sodergren takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren throws a lazy body kick
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Filipowicz lands.
Sodergren lands a head shot.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filipowicz.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Filipowicz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Filipowicz scores with a hook to the body. Sodergren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filipowicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Filipowicz misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
A little jabbing left from Filipowicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filipowicz throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipowicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipowicz is just out of range.
Filipowicz checks a leg kick nicely.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz misses with a hook.
Sodergren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filipowicz throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren thumps Filipowicz with a low kick.
Filipowicz catches Sodergren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Filipowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren takes a swing at Filipowicz's ribcage but misses.
Filipowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Filipowicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Filipowicz clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Filipowicz throws a big shot that misses.
Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Filipowicz misses its intended target.
Filipowicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Sodergren does it's job there.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Basten Sodergren is winning the standup battle so far.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
and Filipowicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipowicz doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Filipowicz's leg but Filipowicz calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren scores with a push kick.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Sodergren.
Filipowicz is looking to chop away at Sodergren's legs.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Filipowicz's knee but Filipowicz avoids it well.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.#T1#
Filipowicz throws a series of punches but Sodergren avoids them all with ease.
Filipowicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren tries to land a front kick but Filipowicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filipowicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Sodergren's head.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Filipowicz's front leg.
Filipowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren is looking for a counter combo.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz lands a jab.
Sodergren moves out of range as Filipowicz strikes.
Sodergren defending well as Filipowicz loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Filipowicz misses with a looping right.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.#T2#
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipowicz.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filipowicz's head backwards.
Filipowicz throws a right hand that misses
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a nice body kick.
Sodergren throws out a leg kick but Filipowicz moves out of range and Sodergren only half commits.
Filipowicz throws a leg kick that misses.
Filipowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz misses the shot to the body.
Filipowicz slips under a jab.
Filipowicz lands a nice shot that snaps Sodergren's head back.
Sodergren thumps Filipowicz with a low kick.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipowicz.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filipowicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Sodergren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filipowicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filipowicz misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Filipowicz's head.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Sodergren.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Sodergren.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A swing and a miss from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
Sodergren avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Filipowicz throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Filipowicz misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filipowicz's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren misses the body punch
letting Filipowicz counter with a right hand.
Filipowicz blocks a jab.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Sodergren walks into a stiff left hand from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz takes one to the chin there.
Filipowicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sodergren.
Filipowicz lands the left hand.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filipowicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Filipowicz wants to clinch.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sodergren. Filipowicz shrugs it off though.
Filipowicz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Filipowicz misses the jab.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a hook. Filipowicz ducked under it nicely.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Filipowicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Filipowicz's knee but Filipowicz avoids it well. #T1#
Sodergren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filipowicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sodergren slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren cracks Filipowicz with an open hand slap.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren throws a counter high kick but Filipowicz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Filipowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
Sodergren is looking to slow Filipowicz down with leg kicks.
Sodergren connects with a nice looking jab.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Filipowicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.#T2#
Sodergren punishes Filipowicz's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren catches Filipowicz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Filipowicz connects with a jab.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipowicz.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Filipowicz avoids it.
Filipowicz clobbers Sodergren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Filipowicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filipowicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Filipowicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filipowicz lands a nice shot that snaps Sodergren's head back. #T3#
The fighters circling - Filipowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filipowicz slips under a jab.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Filipowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren. #CL2#
Filipowicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Filipowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Filipowicz working aggressively here.
Sodergren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filipowicz backwards.
Filipowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Filipowicz.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Michal Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Filipowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Filipowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Filipowicz misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filipowicz tries a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Filipowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
Sodergren slips under a jab.

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 Basten Sodergren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sodergren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GKNY 100 - Mencken vs Brewer
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren tried to counter with a leg kick but Cole avoided it.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sodergren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A leg kick checked by Cole.#CL2#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sodergren, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole works on Sodergren's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Sodergren.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Cole moves into the clinch.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Sodergren lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren pushes Cole away with a front kick.#CL2#
Cole instigates a clinch.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Sodergren into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole stalls.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Sodergren working hard to break the clinch.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #T3#
Sodergren pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole has Sodergren pressed against the cage, preventing Sodergren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
Sodergren lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cole. #BC#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Cole counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Cole. #T4#
Good body shot from Cole.
Sodergren pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Cole.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sodergrens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole digs a right hand into Sodergren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sodergren's gas tank.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Sodergren wants to break free but Cole has control.
Sodergren tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Cole.
Michael Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sodergren tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sodergren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cole can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action. #T2#
Cole presses Sodergren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sodergren into the cage.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Cole gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside. #KD2#
Cole drops Sodergren onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sodergren is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Sodergren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sodergren's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sodergren drops to his knees and Cole pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole is the new middleweight champion!
Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GKNY 93 Sodergren v Kropotkin
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin jabs Sodergren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kropotkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sodergren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kropotkin's calf.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kropotkin's head backwards.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips a jab and a cross from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Kropotkin sees coming a mile off.
Kropotkin lands a jab.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Sodergren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kropotkin lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin walks into a jab.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Sodergren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sodergren lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sodergren has time to react.
Kropotkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Kropotkin moves away and avoids it.
Kropotkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Kropotkin moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Kropotkin scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
A punch combination from Kropotkin misses. #T2#
Sodergren slips a jab from Kropotkin.
Sodergren throws a hook but Kropotkin blocks it.
Kropotkin moves forwards but Sodergren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kropotkin is out of range.
Kropotkin digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
Kropotkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch combination from Kropotkin misses.
As Kropotkin backs away, Sodergren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren lands with a good body shot.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kropotkin works Sodergren's body with a nice hook.
Kropotkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sodergren's head.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Kropotkin.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kropotkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Kropotkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren swats away the attempt to clinch by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kropotkin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kropotkin is out of range.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Kropotkin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kropotkin does no damage.
Kropotkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Kropotkin looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Kropotkin's front leg.
Kropotkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kropotkin misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Kropotkin sees coming a mile off.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up.
Kropotkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sodergren tests Kropotkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Kropotkin lands a nice hook to Sodergren's body. Sodergren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Kropotkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kropotkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kropotkin rushes Sodergren and presses him up against the cage.
Kropotkin blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Kropotkin is trying to pull guard but Sodergren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kropotkin. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kropotkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sodergren. That one must have hurt.
Kropotkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kropotkin. Kropotkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren stuns Kropotkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kropotkin throws a combination that misses
and Sodergren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Kropotkin slips a jab and a cross from Sodergren.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Kropotkin misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kropotkin's head backwards.
Kropotkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Kropotkin's shoulder, as Kropotkin tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kropotkin manages to avoid it.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kropotkin pushes Sodergren up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
Kropotkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Kropotkin is rocked!
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kropotkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sodergren finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin misses with a body punch.
Kropotkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2##BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kropotkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kropotkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren wants to slow Kropotkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Kropotkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sodergren moves out of range as Kropotkin strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kropotkin throws out the jab.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kropotkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kropotkin connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren cracks Kropotkin with an open hand slap.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kropotkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sodergren! #T3#
Kropotkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sodergren.
Kropotkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kropotkin looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren cracks a nice hook into Kropotkin's ribs.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Kropotkin slips the punch.
Sodergren looks to land a combination but Kropotkin avoids it well.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Kropotkin lands with a right hand.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Kropotkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kropotkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Kropotkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Kropotkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.#KD#
Sodergren lands a big head kick that sends Kropotkin tumbling to the mat! Sodergren takes a step backwards and waves Kropotkin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Petr Kropotkin has been cut.
Sodergren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodergren digs a good hook to Kropotkin's body.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kropotkin. That did some damage!
Kropotkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Kropotkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the body from Kropotkin misses
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kropotkin misses the body punch
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Kropotkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Kropotkin wants to counter the offense by Sodergren and move into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kropotkin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petr Kropotkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A big left from Kropotkin misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kropotkin misses the target.
Sodergren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Kropotkin moved out of range.
Kropotkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sodergren circles away quickly and effectively.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Kropotkin sees coming a mile off.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren scores with a jab.
Sodergren connects with a nice looking jab.
Kropotkin misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Kropotkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sodergren.#T1#
Sodergren slips under a jab from Kropotkin.
Sodergren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren moves forwards but Kropotkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Sodergren lunges at Kropotkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kropotkin's hand.
Kropotkin blocks the body kick.
Kropotkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kropotkin throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Kropotkin misses.
Kropotkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kropotkin's calf.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kropotkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kropotkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kropotkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Sodergren tried to counter with a leg kick but Kropotkin avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Kropotkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sodergren takes a swing at Kropotkin's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kropotkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sodergren. That one must have hurt.
Kropotkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Kropotkin moved away.
Kropotkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kropotkin misses with a hook.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Sodergren.
Sodergren wants to slow Kropotkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kropotkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kropotkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kropotkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Sodergren cracks Kropotkin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kropotkin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sodergren finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Kropotkin's front leg.
Sodergren clobbers Kropotkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sodergren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kropotkin avoids a kick to the body.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren lands a slapping body shot.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Sodergren misses with a hook. Kropotkin ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Kropotkin's leg but Kropotkin calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Kropotkin's cut.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kropotkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Kropotkin saw that one coming.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Sodergren lands a left and a right that send Kropotkin crashing to the mat, dazed. Sodergren thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Sodergren ducks right into an uppercut from Kropotkin.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Sodergren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Nice body punch from Kropotkin.
Sodergren thows a body kick. Kropotkin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kropotkin misses the jab.
Kropotkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kropotkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kropotkin digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Kropotkin connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Kropotkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Kropotkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sodergren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin slips a jab and a cross from Sodergren.
Kropotkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Kropotkin was not able to check.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Kropotkin looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sodergren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Kropotkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Kropotkin's head but Kropotkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Kropotkin's leg. Kropotkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sodergren throws a hook but Kropotkin avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sodergren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kropotkin misses its intended target.
Kropotkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Kropotkin looks to land a combination but Sodergren avoids it well.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Sodergren keeps it at a distance.
Sodergren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Kropotkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kropotkin swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Kropotkin checks the leg kick.
Kropotkin lands an overhand right.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sodergren works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Kropotkin moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Sodergren.
Kropotkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Kropotkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kropotkin jumps guard but Sodergren stands there with Kropotkin around his waist. Kropotkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kropotkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Basten Sodergren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kropotkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kropotkin tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kropotkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Kropotkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Kropotkin off the cage and back into range.
Kropotkin dips to his left and cracks Sodergren with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petr Kropotkin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
Kropotkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kropotkin connects with the punch.
Kropotkin scores with a nice right hand.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kropotkin.
Sodergren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kropotkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kropotkin misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut.
Kropotkin moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sodergren counters with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kropotkin checks a leg kick.
Kropotkin scores with a hook.#T1#
Sodergren moves out of range as Kropotkin strikes.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Kropotkin checks it.
Kropotkin misses the body punch
and Sodergren counters with a body kick.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Nice body kick there by Sodergren.
Kropotkin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kropotkin.#T2#
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren swings for the body but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
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!
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Kropotkin instigates a clinch.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kropotkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sodergren.
Kropotkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Sodergren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.
Petr Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kropotkin working aggressively here.
Sodergren tries to work over Kropotkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kropotkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sodergren walks away with a smile on his face. Kropotkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Kropotkin's shoulder, as Kropotkin tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Kropotkin avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kropotkin lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
It seemed like Kropotkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kropotkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kropotkin throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Kropotkin misses with the combination.
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kropotkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A clash of legs there as Kropotkin blocks the low kick.
Kropotkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kropotkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Sodergren was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kropotkin manages to avoid it.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Kropotkin.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kropotkin throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the head.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Kropotkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sodergren misses the target.
Kropotkin lands a jab to the head.
Sodergren lands a jab to Kropotkin's midsection.
Sodergren lands an overhand right.

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 Basten Sodergren.
Well Sodergren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Basten Sodergren retains his middleweight title!

Event: GKNY 88 - Sodergren v Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
A big left from Cole misses.
Sodergren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick. #KD#
Sodergren drops Cole with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cole looks back up at him and smiles so Sodergren waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Sodergren counters with a huge right that knocks Cole out cold! Sodergren is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basten Sodergren!
Basten Sodergren retains his middleweight title!

Event: GKNY 84 - Sodergren v Hopeless
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Hopeless checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Hopeless misses.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren slips a jab from Hopeless.
Sodergren cracks Hopeless with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopeless swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopeless misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Hopeless slips the punch.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Hopeless misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Hopeless doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopeless throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Hopeless slips the punch.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Hopeless.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopeless.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopeless blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopeless's calf.#T1#
Hopeless throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Sodergren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sodergren lands a right hook to the body.
Hopeless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Hopeless sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Hopeless looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Hopeless has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopeless manages to avoid it.
Hopeless misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Hopeless has been cut.
Hopeless avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Hopeless listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren wants to slow Hopeless down by chopping away at his legs.
Jon Hopeless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren slips a straight right by Hopeless.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Hopeless moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Hopeless connects with a single shot there.
Hopeless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopeless throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Hopeless's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopeless tries to avoid it.
Sodergren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sodergren scores with the left hand. Hopeless knows he should have avoided that one.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopeless scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sodergren doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopeless takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopeless darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sodergren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hopeless misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Hopeless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopeless is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Hopeless lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopeless swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopeless misses the target.
Hopeless takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopeless checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Hopeless swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Hopeless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Hopeless on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Sodergren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hopeless throws a big shot that misses.
Hopeless misses with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopeless is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Hopeless.
Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - Hopeless had a free shot at his head there.
Hopeless misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopeless takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopeless gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sodergren.
Hopeless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopeless.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopeless.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Hopeless tries to move into range but Sodergren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopeless throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with a good, hard body kick but Hopeless shrugs it off.
Hopeless misses with a hook to the body
and Sodergren counters with a head kick.
Sodergren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopeless checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Hopeless's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hopeless missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Hopeless loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Hopeless takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopeless misses with a jab to the body
and Sodergren counters with a nice body shot.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Hopeless moves out of range.
Hopeless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopeless.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Hopeless releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Sodergren misses
and Hopeless counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopeless's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a kick to the body.
Hopeless connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sodergren's hands.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Hopeless saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Sodergren.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
Sodergren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Hopeless's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopeless tries to avoid it.
Hopeless checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Hopeless now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopeless throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sodergren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopeless has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopeless is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hopeless might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sodergren has got the better of the exchanges.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Hopeless's shoulder, as Hopeless tries to avoid the shot.
Hopeless has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sodergren.
Hopeless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Sodergren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopeless doesn't seem phased though.
Hopeless misses with a hook
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopeless jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopeless lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hopeless. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopeless.
Basten Sodergren is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopeless scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Hopeless throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice body shot.
Hopeless pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
You can see that Hopeless has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hopeless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Nice jab there from Sodergren.
Hopeless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Hopeless keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopeless takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Hopeless.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopeless.
Hopeless misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopeless. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopeless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hopeless misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopeless misses with a body shot.
Hopeless takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren slips a jab from Hopeless.
Sodergren moves out of range as Hopeless strikes.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopeless was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Hopeless blocks the low kick.
Hopeless lands with a cross.
Hopeless takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopeless scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Hopeless throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopeless's calf.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopeless.
It looked like Sodergren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopeless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Hopeless does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopeless.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Hopeless.
Hopeless works the jab nicely.
Hopeless ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopeless stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopeless throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Hopeless's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Hopeless releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopeless scores with a body shot.
Hopeless misses with a straight left.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Hopeless moves out of range.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Hopeless.
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Hopeless's torso.
Hopeless scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodergren in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Hopeless.
Hopeless throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Hopeless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopeless.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopeless.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sodergren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopeless can do to turn this around?
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopeless has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Hopeless moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Hopeless releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Hopeless swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopeless scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopeless loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Hopeless on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Hopeless.
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hopeless slips a straight right by Sodergren.
A nice side step and Hopeless releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopeless misses with a straight left.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopeless takes one to the side of the head.
Sodergren is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopeless checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Hopeless throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopeless. That snapped Sodergren's head back. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hopeless crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sodergren - the referee stops the clock and Hopeless gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sodergren. Hopeless manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopeless slips under a jab.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopeless misses with a straight right.
Hopeless throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren lands a really nice looking cross but Hopeless seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sodergren.#CUT#
That has opened up Jon Hopeless's cut even more.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Hopeless moved away.
Hopeless uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target.
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Hopeless's leg. Hopeless is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopeless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopeless.
Hopeless takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Hopeless misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopeless.
Hopeless uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Hopeless misses the jab.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopeless takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopeless manages to avoid it.
Sodergren cracks Hopeless with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopeless thuds a left hand into Sodergren's body.
Hopeless lands a nice hook to Sodergren's body. Sodergren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopeless takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Hopeless looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Hopeless throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Hopeless misses with a double jab
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopeless misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopeless throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
Hopeless misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
Hopeless throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice body kick.
Hopeless takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopeless throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Hopeless.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Hopeless avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Hopeless's cut.
That's time! Sodergren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopeless.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sodergren. That's going to slow Hopeless down.
Hopeless looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Hopeless checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hopeless looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopeless swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopeless takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopeless's head.#ROC#
Hopeless is rocked!
Hopeless misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a crisp right that sends Hopeless to the canvas! Sodergren follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!
Basten Sodergren retains his middleweight title!

Event: GKNY 78 - Sodergren vs. Fist
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren is looking to counter the offense by Fist and move into the clinch.
Fist tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodergren.
Sodergren gets through Fist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sodergren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sodergren.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sodergren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Fist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sodergren lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Second Fist.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sodergren walks away with a smile on his face. Fist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.#CL#
Sodergren closes the distance and pushes Fist back into the cage.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fist misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands an uppercut.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sodergren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Sodergren.
A left hand lands to the body for Fist.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Fist is leaning against Sodergren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fist.
Sodergren is trying to break the clinch but Fist has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fist.
Fist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Sodergren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sodergren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fist tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice body kick.
Fist slips under a jab.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Fist takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Fist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sodergren with a body shot.#CL#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
Fist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sodergren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Fist drags the fight down to the ground.
Fist controls Sodergren momentarily but Sodergren frees himself. #T3##SU#
Sodergren gets to his feet - Fist follows without any prompting.
Fist lands a body shot.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Sodergren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fist's head.
Fist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist is looking to clinch.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Fist takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Sodergren.#ROC#
Fist is rocked!#T4#
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Sodergren finish him?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fist seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Sodergren as the two fighters clinch.
Sodergren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fist is looking for a takedown.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
A nice left hand lands by Sodergren.
Fist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sodergren prevents it.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist scores with a hook to the body.
Sodergren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Fist tries to keep at a distance but Sodergren has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fist. #TD2#
Fist wants the takedown. Sodergren is fighting it off but Fist persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sodergren's guard against the cage.
Fist throwing strikes from guard but Sodergren blocks nicely. #SU2#
Fist stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fist misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Fist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sodergren's sensitive parts.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist lands with an overhand left.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL2#
Fist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fist blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Fist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fist jumps guard but Sodergren stands there with Fist around his waist. Fist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Second Fist.
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Fist has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sodergren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fist can turn it around.
Fist is leaning against Sodergren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Fist.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sodergren to keep the fight standing.
Fist jumps guard but Sodergren stands there with Fist around his waist. Fist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Fist on the inside.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Sodergren lands a right hand.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fist scores with a jab. Sodergren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sodergren clinches up with Fist and pushes him back against the cage.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Fist throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sodergren. #BC#
Sodergren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Fist throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Fist catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Fist moves into the clinch.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sodergren.
Basten Sodergren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist tries to pull guard but Sodergren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
Fist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fist. #BC#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Fist lands an overhand right.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Fist checks the leg kick.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sodergren stalling against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist lands with a short shot to the head.
Fist lands a left hand.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Sodergren.
Fist lands a nice uppercut.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Fist ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fist no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Fist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Second Fist 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!
#R3#
Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sodergren throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist misses with a straight right.
Fist misses with a low kick.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Basten Sodergren is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fist doesn't seem bothered though.
Sodergren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Fist throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Fist.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Fist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
A little jabbing left from Fist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fist takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sodergren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fist jumps guard but Sodergren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage. #T2#
Sodergren scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sodergren.
Fist lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist tries to pull guard but Sodergren holds him up against the cage and eventually Fist drops back down to his feet.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fist. That did some damage!
Fist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sodergren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sodergren defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.#T3##CL#
Sodergren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sodergren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fist lands with a left to the head.
Fist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Second Fist.
Sodergren can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Sodergren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sodergren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Fist drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Sodergren gets to his feet - Fist follows without any prompting.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist is looking to clinch.
Sodergren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sodergren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Fist backs away, Sodergren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fist moves forwards but Sodergren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fist throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Fist saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fist avoids it.
Fist swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodergren's head.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
Fist jabs at Sodergren's body.
Sodergren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fist throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist lands a nice hook to Sodergren's body. Sodergren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Basten Sodergren did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Fist staying out of range there.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a spinning back kick!
Fist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fist misses with a straight right.
Sodergren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fist just manages to avoid it.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Fist clinches up against the cage.
Fist doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sodergren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sodergren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sodergren.
Fist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Sodergren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Fist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sodergren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Fist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sodergren smiles and moves away.
Sodergren takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Fist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Fist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sodergren.
Sodergren quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist tries to clinch up.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Fist.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Fist tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Fist wants to clinch up but Sodergren keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sodergren.
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
Fist slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Fist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Fist.
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Fist.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
It seemed like Fist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sodergren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Fist finds it's way through Sodergren's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Fist connects with a single shot there.
Fist swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
A big right from Fist misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Sodergren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sodergren lands a left hand.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren trying to control the position but instead, Fist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sodergren into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren had his way with Second Fist in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fist sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Fist closes the distance and clinches.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Fist has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sodergren uses from the top position.
Fist is trying to control the position but Sodergren postures up.
Sodergren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sodergren passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren is controlling the pace. #T1#
Fist wants to control but Sodergren is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Fist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fist is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Sodergren seems content to control.
Sodergren passes into side control, despite Fist's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sodergren moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fist is trying to improve his position.
Sodergren working away.#T3##SU#
Sodergren has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
A left lands for Fist.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Fist misses the jab.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fist wants to clinch.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist takes one to the chin there.
Fist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sodergren scores with a kick to the body.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Fist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fist manages to circle out of the way.
Fist is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
A low kick from Fist misses
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Second Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Fist.
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!
Sodergren lands an overhand right.#CL#
Sodergren rushes Fist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fist misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Basten Sodergren retains his middleweight title!
In defeat, Second Fist stepped up to the mic, saying 'My pops is gonna whoop my ass for losing....'.

Event: GKNY 73 - Huseyin v Sodergren
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Sodergren delivers a nice body kick.
Huseyin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Huseyin.
Huseyin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huseyin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huseyin scores with a hook to the body. Sodergren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huseyin lands with an overhand left.
Huseyin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huseyin takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Huseyin's front leg.
Huseyin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huseyin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huseyin. #T1#
Huseyin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Huseyin misses with a body shot.
Sodergren throws a hook but Huseyin avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Huseyin as he connects with a hook.
Huseyin throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huseyin throws a right and a left that Sodergren avoids nicely.
Huseyin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sodergren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Huseyin checks it well.
Sodergren is looking to slow Huseyin down with leg kicks. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Huseyin has knocked Sodergren down with a huge combo! Huseyin steps away and waves a wobbly Sodergren back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huseyin throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Huseyin finish him?
A jab from Huseyin does it's job there.
A slow jab from Huseyin misses its intended target. #T2#
Huseyin misses with a shot to the body
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Huseyin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huseyin.#CL#
Huseyin darts in and clinches Sodergren up against the cage.#BC2#
Sodergren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Huseyin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huseyin clobbers Sodergren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huseyin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Huseyin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Huseyin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Huseyin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huseyin thinking.
Huseyin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huseyin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Huseyin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Sodergren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Huseyin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huseyin throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Huseyin off balance momentarily.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Huseyin's head.
Huseyin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Huseyin moves out of range easily.
Sodergren swats away the attempt to clinch by Huseyin.
Huseyin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huseyin throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huseyin misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a low kick, right behind Huseyin 's knee.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
The fighters circling - Huseyin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huseyin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huseyin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sodergren's hands.
Huseyin throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick.
Huseyin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Huseyin throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Huseyin lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Huseyin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a jab when Huseyin was well out of range.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Huseyin blocks the low kick.
Huseyin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huseyin throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Huseyin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Huseyin.
Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huseyin throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huseyin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huseyin misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Huseyin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sodergren throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Huseyin looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.#T1#
Huseyin misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Huseyin. Those never looked like landing.
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Huseyin is wise to it.
Huseyin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
Huseyin tries to clinch there but Sodergren circles away.
Huseyin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sodergren eats them both and turns towards Huseyin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Huseyin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Huseyin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huseyin is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Huseyin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Huseyin misses with a shot to the body
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Huseyin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Huseyin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Huseyin throws a big shot that misses.
Huseyin throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Huseyin misses with a jab to the body
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huseyin throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Huseyin.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Huseyin avoids it.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Huseyin.
Huseyin missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sodergren swats away the attempt to clinch by Huseyin.
Huseyin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huseyin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huseyin thinking.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Huseyin off balance momentarily.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huseyin.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Huseyin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huseyin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Huseyin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huseyin's head backwards.
Huseyin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huseyin misses with a double jab
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is winning the standup battle so far.
Huseyin 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.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Huseyin saw that one coming.
Huseyin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Huseyin tries to clinch there but Sodergren circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Huseyin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sodergren - the referee stops the clock and Huseyin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sodergren. Huseyin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huseyin tries to clinch but Sodergren moves away
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Sodergren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Sodergren cracks Huseyin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Huseyin lands with a nice combination. Sodergren backs away looking to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Huseyin clinches.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Huseyin throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Huseyin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sodergren - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren 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.
#R3#
Sodergren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huseyin misses with the combination.
Sodergren jabs Huseyin right on the nose. Huseyin blinks but takes it well.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huseyin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huseyin is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huseyin throws a series of punches but Sodergren avoids them all with ease.
Huseyin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huseyin swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Huseyin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Huseyin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huseyin.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huseyin.
Huseyin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huseyin slips a jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
Huseyin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Huseyin scores with the left hand. Sodergren knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
And Sodergren responds with a good body kick, but Huseyin manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Huseyin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren is leaning against Huseyin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Huseyin. #BC2#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huseyin lands a jab-cross combination.
Sodergren lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Sodergren lands.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huseyin.
Huseyin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Sodergren sizes up Huseyin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sodergren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sodergren misses the jab.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Huseyin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huseyin throws a combination that misses
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Sodergren finds it's way through Huseyin's defenses.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Huseyin's body. Huseyin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huseyin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Huseyin.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sodergren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sodergren lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huseyin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sodergren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huseyin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sodergren.#T4#
Sodergren lands with a cross.
Huseyin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Huseyin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Huseyin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Huseyin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huseyin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Huseyin saw that one coming.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Huseyin.
Huseyin looks to clinch
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A combination from Huseyin does no damage.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huseyin wants to clinch
and Sodergren counters with a nice leg kick.
Huseyin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sodergren circles away quickly and effectively.
Huseyin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huseyin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huseyin throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Huseyin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huseyin's corner calls for a 1-2. Huseyin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Huseyin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Huseyin wants to clinch up but Sodergren keeps it at a distance.
Huseyin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren throws a jab when Huseyin was well out of range.
As Sodergren tries to get set, Huseyin tries to push him back and clinch up but Sodergren manages to avoid the attempt.
Huseyin stalks Sodergren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sodergren's face. Sodergren staggers backwards, shaken.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Huseyin misses with the combination.
Huseyin tries to clinch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Huseyin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sodergren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huseyin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodergren's head.
Huseyin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sodergren thumps Huseyin with a low kick.
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Huseyin's leg. Huseyin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Huseyin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huseyin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huseyin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huseyin misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Huseyin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren connects with a solid leg kick.
Huseyin throws a right and a left that Sodergren avoids nicely.
Huseyin connects with a nice looking jab.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Huseyin.
Sodergren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Huseyins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huseyin throws a lazy uppercut
and Huseyin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren thumps Huseyin with a low kick.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Huseyin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Huseyin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sodergren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses.
Huseyin misses with a lunging right hand
and Sodergren counters with a low kick, right behind Huseyin 's knee.
Huseyin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huseyin tries to clinch up
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sodergren jabs Huseyin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Huseyin scores with a one two! Sodergren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huseyin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huseyin looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Huseyin misses the target.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren takes one to the side of the head.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huseyin. That did some damage!
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Huseyin misses with a straight left.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sodergren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Huseyin throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
Huseyin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Huseyin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
Sodergren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Huseyin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Huseyin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huseyin tries to clinch up but Sodergren circles away and keeps his distance.
Huseyin moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren. #T1#
Huseyin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses.
Huseyin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some wild striking there from Huseyin.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Huseyin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Huseyin tries to clinch up but Sodergren circles away and keeps his distance.
Sodergren connects with a solid leg kick.
Huseyin lands a two punch combo.
Huseyin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Huseyin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren. #T2#
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Huseyin misses with a straight left.
Huseyin throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huseyin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huseyin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sodergren motions for Huseyin to come forward. Sodergren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huseyin misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a body kick that stops Huseyin in his tracks momentarily.
Huseyin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huseyin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sodergren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huseyin looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Huseyin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Huseyin avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Huseyin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huseyin.
Huseyin tries to clinch up
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Huseyin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sodergren.
Huseyin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Huseyin was not able to check.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
It looked like Huseyin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Huseyin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huseyin misses with a wild combination.
Sodergren throws out a counter right but Huseyin avoids it with no problem.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren slips a jab and a cross from Huseyin.
Huseyin throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Huseyin 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.
Huseyin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Huseyin looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Huseyin backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Huseyin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Huseyin backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huseyin on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huseyin backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
I think Sodergren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Basten Sodergren is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Alborov misses with a combination
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alborov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Alborov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren throws a hook but Alborov blocks it.
Sodergren has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alborov missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Alborov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sodergren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alborov is in Sodergren's guard.#ES2#
Sodergren pushes Alborov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alborov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Sodergren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alborov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alborov misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alborov. That did some damage!
Alborov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sodergren tries to avoid it but Alborov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sodergren to the ground. Sodergren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Alborov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
Alborov works Sodergren's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Sodergren tries to sprawl but Alborov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alborov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alborov is looking to take a break and control but Sodergren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alborov 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.
Sodergren is trying to get back to full guard.
Sodergren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alborov.
Alborov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alborov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Sodergren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sodergren.
Alborov looking to sit in guard and control but Sodergren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sodergren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alborov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sodergren manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Sodergren wants to pass to mount but Alborov is defending the position.
Alborov wants to improve his position but Sodergren is controlling well. #SU2#
Sodergren gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Alborov lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand. #T4#
Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren tries a low kick but Alborov avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Alborov.
Alborov throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
Alborov looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren tests Alborov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Alborov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sodergren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alborov scrambles back to his feet.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Alborov misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Alborov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alborov lands a really nice looking cross but Sodergren seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alborov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sodergren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alborov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alborov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alborov swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Alborov cracks Sodergren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alborov's sensitive parts.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alborov misses with an uppercut.
Alborov misses with a hook
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut.
Alborov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Alborov.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alborov. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a hook but Alborov avoids it easily.
Alborov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov.#T1#
Alborov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alborov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Alborov with that takedown attempt.
Alborov misses with a looping right.
Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alborov takes one on the button.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alborov punishes Sodergren's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Alborov checks it.
A slow jab from Alborov misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Alborov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren stuffs the takedown.
Alborov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Alborov misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Alborov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sodergren!#ES2#
Sodergren bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses.
Alborov throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alborov misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Alborov avoids it.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the body.
Alborov misses with a body punch
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Alborov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodergren off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alborov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov.
And Sodergren responds with a good body kick, but Alborov manages to step out the way in time.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Alborov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Alborov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alborov misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws a series of punches but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sodergren's waist but Sodergren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alborov off to one side.
Sodergren only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Sodergren cracks Alborov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren tries to move into range but Alborov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Alborov moves out of range easily.
Alborov shoots in for a takedown but Sodergren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sodergren throws a sloppy body shot
and Alborov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sodergren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alborov. That did some damage!
Alborov misses with a hook
and Sodergren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alborov really felt that one!
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Alborov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sodergren doesn't seem phased though.
Alborov walks into a straight right hand from Sodergren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Sodergren catches Alborov right on the button with a cross.
Alborov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Alborov misses its target.
Good exchange - Alborov coming out on top.
Alborov throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Alborov misses the target.
Alborov lands with an overhand left.
Alborov misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alborov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alborov swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
Alborov throws a body shot but no joy.
Alborov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Alborov's leg. Alborov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Alborov lands a jab to the head.
Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alborov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Alborov.
Alborov digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Sodergren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sodergren lands with a nice body punch.
Sodergren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alborov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alborov misses with a straight right.
Alborov takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alborov misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Irbek Alborov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Alborov clobbers Sodergren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Alborov should have avoided that one.
Alborov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Alborov saw it coming and moves away.
Alborov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sodergren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alborov somewhat.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alborov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
Alborov tries to bum rush Sodergren with a series of wild strikes but Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alborov misses with a hook.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren lands a jab to Alborov's midsection.#T3#
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Alborov sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Alborov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alborov needs to keep his hands up - Sodergren had a free shot at his head there.
Alborov throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alborov at a distance.
Sodergren delivers a nice body kick.
Sodergren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alborov at a distance.
Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sodergren lands with a shot to the body.
Sodergren scores with a punch to 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Alborov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Alborov misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sodergren.
Alborov shoots and misses
and Alborov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren lands a high kick!
Alborov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head.
Sodergren sizes up Alborov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alborov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Alborov throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Alborov misses with an uppercut
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Alborov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sodergren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alborov really felt that one!
Alborov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alborov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GKNY 62 - Clavette V Halleck
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Umalatov shoots in but Sodergren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umalatov with the counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Umalatov slips a jab from Sodergren.
We've been told by Sodergren's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Umalatov ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umalatov is defended easily by Sodergren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sodergren's waist but Sodergren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Umalatov off to one side.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Umalatov throws a series of punches but Sodergren moves out of range. #T1#
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Umalatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sodergren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Umalatov.#CL#
Sodergren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Umalatov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Umalatov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Umalatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umalatov is trying to keep Sodergren in close.
Umalatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sodergren controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sodergren tries to free his leg and advance position but Umalatov is retaining full guard.
Umalatov controls Sodergren momentarily but Sodergren frees himself.
Sodergren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Sodergren wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Umalatov's closed guard. He's half up but Umalatov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Umalatov pivots and extends the arm, Sodergren falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Umalatov! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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