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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 131 p4p, 158 weight class) and Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 17 p4p, 19 weight class). Ferkingstad comes to the cage accompanied by Try That In A Small Town. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodaxe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferkingstad has Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Ferkingstad has him pressed against the cage.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloodaxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bloodaxe drags the fight down to the ground.
Bloodaxe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bloodaxe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodaxe looking for a guillotine here but Ferkingstad defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad wants to pass the guard but Bloodaxe is keeping the position.
Bloodaxe working a defensive guard here.
Bloodaxe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferkingstad defends well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferkingstad instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bloodaxe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferkingstad smiles and moves away.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bloodaxe. That's going to slow Ferkingstad down.
Bloodaxe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad backing away here, and Bloodaxe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ferkingstad is looking to land body kicks.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Bloodaxe checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bloodaxe. That did some damage!
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab to the head.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Bloodaxe avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ferkingstad catches Bloodaxe right on the button with a cross.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad throws a head kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Ferkingstad takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad lands with an overhand left.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight left.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad tries to land a leg kick but Bloodaxe saw it coming and moves away.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodaxe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferkingstad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it.
Ferkingstad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferkingstad's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloodaxe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodaxe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up.
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Bloodaxe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bloodaxe tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferkingstad. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferkingstad.
A good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Bloodaxe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloodaxe doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bloodaxe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferkingstad rushes Bloodaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe moves forwards but Ferkingstad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick, looking for Bloodaxe's leg but Bloodaxe calmly moves out of range.
Ferkingstad wants to land a leg kick but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
Bloodaxe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bloodaxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferkingstad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferkingstad lands an overhand right.
Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe misses with a wild body shot.
Bloodaxe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferkingstad rushes Bloodaxe and presses him up against the cage.
Bloodaxe works on Ferkingstad's body with a couple of short punches.
Bloodaxe jumps guard but Ferkingstad stands there with Bloodaxe around his waist. Bloodaxe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bloodaxe breaks from the clinch.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Ferkingstad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bloodaxe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Ferkingstad slips the punch.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bloodaxe will feel that in the morning.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe jabs Ferkingstad right on the nose. Ferkingstad blinks but takes it well.
Ferkingstad stuns Bloodaxe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Bloodaxe ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe 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.
Ferkingstad throws a series of punches but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Ferkingstad lands a jab to the nose.
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Bloodaxe checks it
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
A good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferkingstad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Bloodaxe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloodaxe can do to turn this around?
Bloodaxe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
and Bloodaxe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferkingstad tries a low kick but Bloodaxe avoids it.
Bloodaxe wants to slow Ferkingstad down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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. 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.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloodaxe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferkingstad misses with a body punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad scores with a push kick.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Ferkingstad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bloodaxe just manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Bloodaxe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bloodaxe tries to avoid it.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloodaxe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodaxe slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ferkingstad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bloodaxe staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloodaxe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloodaxe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferkingstad lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloodaxe off the cage and back into range.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick, looking for Bloodaxe's leg but Bloodaxe calmly moves out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Ferkingstad slips the punch.
Ferkingstad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ferkingstad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bloodaxe. That's going to slow Ferkingstad down.
Jab, jab by Ferkingstad - just one landing.
That kick from Ferkingstad tenderised Bloodaxe's leg. Bloodaxe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferkingstad misses with a jab to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferkingstad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bloodaxe. That's going to slow Ferkingstad down.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Ferkingstad lands a head shot.
Ferkingstad 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.
Bloodaxe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Ferkingstad throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Bloodaxe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bloodaxe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad moved away.
Bloodaxe scores with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Ferkingstad's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Ferkingstad closes the distance and clinches.
Ferkingstad lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferkingstad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bloodaxe has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe jumps guard but Ferkingstad stands there with Bloodaxe around his waist. Bloodaxe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferkingstad stalling.
Bloodaxe is trying to push Ferkingstad away but Ferkingstad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bloodaxe is trying to break free.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Ferkingstad is controlling him.
Ferkingstad blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferkingstad.
Bloodaxe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bloodaxe drags the fight down to the ground.
Bloodaxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferkingstad tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodaxe is retaining full guard.
Ferkingstad 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.
Bloodaxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferkingstad, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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