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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Rudkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amon Amarth - The Pursuit of Vikings. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateusz Rudkiewicz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Hammer! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rudkiewicz shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense. Rudkiewicz doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hammer counters with a good low kick that Rudkiewicz was not able to check. Rudkiewicz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Rudkiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer instigates a clinch. Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hammer stalling against the cage.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudkiewicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudkiewicz drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hammer.
Rudkiewicz is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Hammer.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rudkiewicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer lands an uppercut. Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Hammer misses with an elbow strike.
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer. Hammer throws a quick inside leg kick. Hammer wants to clinch. Hammer misses with a body kick. Rudkiewicz blocks a low kick nicely. Hammer throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rudkiewicz is trying to defend but Hammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rudkiewicz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammer drops an elbow to the side of Rudkiewicz's head. Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hammer winds up and cracks Rudkiewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hammer wants to pass the guard but Rudkiewicz is defending well. Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hammer working Rudkiewicz over with strikes. Hammer winds up and cracks Rudkiewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hammer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammer winds up and cracks Rudkiewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Rudkiewicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hammer slows the pace down in half guard. Ground and pound from Hammer. Rudkiewicz is not content to let Hammer control the position. Hammer is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hammer scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rudkiewicz could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Rudkiewicz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammer trying to control from half guard but Rudkiewicz is working away. Hammer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Hammer wants to pass the guard but Rudkiewicz is defending well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hammer trying to control from half guard but Rudkiewicz is working away.
 The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thor Hammer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rudkiewicz on his heels. He'll look to pass Rudkiewicz's guard now, I'm sure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hammer lands a couple of elbows. Hammer wants to control from the top but Rudkiewicz keeps moving.
Hammer gets to his feet - Rudkiewicz follows without any prompting. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hammer dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rudkiewicz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rudkiewicz working to try and regain half guard.
Hammer dominating with strikes here. Rudkiewicz wants to control but Hammer is having none of it. Hammer with good strikes from the mount here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hammer controlling from the full mount. Thor Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far. Hammer scoring with strikes but Rudkiewicz is staying in there.

Rudkiewicz is rocked! Hammer drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rudkiewicz! More shots from Hammer and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Hammer! Thor Hammer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The age of the Vikings is back! Thor, son of Odin, will once again rise!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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