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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Axel Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Nyqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Axel Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludvig Nyqvist!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Cavalera.
Cavalera slaps away a takedown attempt from Nyqvist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cavalera works the jab nicely.
Cavalera throws a combination. Nyqvist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Ludvig Nyqvist has been cut.
Cavalera throws a looping overhand right but Nyqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Cavalera connects with a single shot there.
Cavalera lands a head shot.
Cavalera checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyqvist is defended easily by Cavalera.
Cavalera lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyqvist tries to clinch up.
Cavalera throws a series of punches but Nyqvist avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyqvist moves away.
Nyqvist misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Cavalera.
Cavalera looks to land a combination but Nyqvist avoids it well.
Nyqvist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavalera slaps away a takedown attempt from Nyqvist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Axel Cavalera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Nyqvist.
Cavalera scores with the left hand. Nyqvist knows he should have avoided that one.
Cavalera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nyqvist throws a front kick aimed at Cavalera's knee but Cavalera avoids it well.
Cavalera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nyqvist looks gassed!
Nyqvist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nyqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cavalera to score with a decent uppercut.
Cavalera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nyqvist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cavalera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cavalera does no damage.
Nyqvist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cavalera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nyqvist somewhat.
Cavalera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nyqvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cavalera throws a series of punches but Nyqvist avoids them all with ease.
Cavalera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavalera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cavalera fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera jabs at Nyqvist's body.
A punch combination from Cavalera misses.
Cavalera cracks Nyqvist with a good jab.
Cavalera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyqvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cavalera looks to land a combination but Nyqvist avoids it well.
Cavalera scores with a sloppy right hand. Nyqvist should have avoided that one.
Cavalera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nyqvist fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyqvist needs to keep his hands up - Cavalera had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera scores with a decent looking hook.
Cavalera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavalera tries to bum rush Nyqvist with a series of wild strikes but Nyqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cavalera connects with a looping right hand.
Cavalera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nyqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cavalera to score with a decent uppercut.
Cavalera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nyqvist is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cavalera is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nyqvist.
Cavalera connects with a looping right hand.
Cavalera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyqvist is looking to clinch but Cavalera is avoiding it.
Cavalera misses with a few strikes there.
Cavalera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyqvist circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Cavalera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Nyqvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab lands there for Cavalera.
Cavalera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cavalera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cavalera lands a nice shot to the body.
Cavalera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Cavalera as Nyqvist shoots in.
Cavalera misses with a straight right.
Cavalera scores with a hook to the body. Nyqvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cavalera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nyqvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Axel Cavalera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavalera works Nyqvist's body with a nice hook.
Cavalera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nyqvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cavalera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cavalera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyqvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cavalera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axel Cavalera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Nyqvist.
A punch lands to the side of Nyqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cavalera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Cavalera.
Cavalera misses with the combination.
Cavalera looks to land a combination but Nyqvist avoids it well.
Cavalera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nyqvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nyqvist trying to control but Cavalera is working from the bottom.
Cavalera wants to stand but Nyqvist is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyqvist gets to his feet - Cavalera follows without any prompting.
Cavalera swings for the body but Nyqvist moves out of range.
Axel Cavalera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cavalera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nyqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Cavalera.
A punch combination from Cavalera misses.
Cavalera dodges the punch combination from Nyqvist.
Axel Cavalera is winning the standup battle so far.
Nyqvist rushes Cavalera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nyqvist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cavalera up against the cage.
Nyqvist can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cavalera works the jab nicely.
Cavalera works over Nyqvist's head and body with a nice combination.
Nyqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cavalera cracks a nice hook into Nyqvist's ribs.
Nyqvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cavalera's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cavalera duly obliges.
Nyqvist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nyqvist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cavalera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nyqvist jumps guard but Cavalera stands there with Nyqvist around his waist. Nyqvist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Nyqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cavalera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cavalera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nyqvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cavalera is fending him off so far but Nyqvist persists. Nope, Cavalera circles away and we're back to standing.
Cavalera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nyqvist is looking to clinch but Cavalera is avoiding it.
Cavalera stuffs the takedown.
Nyqvist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cavalera scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Cavalera. That snapped Nyqvist's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Cavalera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Nyqvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nyqvist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cavalera wants to get back to his feet.
Nyqvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cavalera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cavalera is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nyqvist in particular looking to stall.
Nyqvist stops Cavalera from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Nyqvist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nyqvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cavalera, pushing him back against the cage.
Cavalera wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cavalera.
Nyqvist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nyqvist keeps control of Cavalera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nyqvist jumps guard but Cavalera stands there with Nyqvist around his waist. Nyqvist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cavalera tries to circle away but Nyqvist has him pinned against the cage.
Nyqvist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cavalera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cavalera has had enough of the clinch but Nyqvist keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cavalera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nyqvist works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nyqvist stays in close to Cavalera's body and controls the position.
Cavalera has a closed guard, preventing Nyqvist from standing up.
Nyqvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Cavalera is retaining full guard.
Nyqvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cavalera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nyqvist won't allow Cavalera to get back to his feet.
Nyqvist passes Cavalera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is trying to stand back up but Nyqvist is controlling him
Cavalera is trying to escape back to his feet but Nyqvist uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nyqvist trying to control the position but Cavalera is working away.
Nyqvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cavalera kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cavalera is pushing Nyqvist's head away, looking to escape. Nyqvist manages to hold on to the position though.
Axel Cavalera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice cross by Nyqvist.
Cavalera gets caught flat footed, as Nyqvist shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nyqvist prevents Cavalera from getting back to his feet.
Ludvig Nyqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nyqvist postures up and lands a big shot to Cavalera's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Nyqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cavalera 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Cavalera!
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