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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Holmstrom (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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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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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 Hilo, Arthur Osman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Axel Holmstrom!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Osman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Holmstrom as Osman shoots in.
Holmstrom clinches.
Holmstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Osman jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Osman trying to keep a closed guard but Holmstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Holmstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osman is proving hard to escape from.
Osman looking for a sweep. Not yet Osman, not yet.
Holmstrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arthur Osman just wasn't active enough.
Osman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holmstrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Osman off and has taken his back!
Holmstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
What can Osman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmstrom is hanging on to Osman's back as he tries to escape.
Osman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holmstrom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Osman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osman trying to control but not successfully.
Osman avoids the strikes from Holmstrom.
Osman trying to control the hands but Holmstrom won't let him.
Holmstrom has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom avoiding Osman 's attempts to control his hands.
Holmstrom biding his time, controlling Osman.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holmstrom thuds his shin into the meat of Osman's side.
Axel Holmstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osman clinches with his opponent.
Osman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmstrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Holmstrom.
Osman is breathing heavily.
Holmstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmstrom moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
Osman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Osman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Osman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osman blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmstrom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Osman stalling in the clinch but Holmstrom improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Holmstrom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmstrom clinches with his opponent.
Osman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
It looks like Arthur Osman has been cut.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osman trying to land knees to the body.
Holmstrom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holmstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom just leaning against Osman, taking a breather.
Osman tries to break free but Holmstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Osman is trying to break the clinch but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holmstrom obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holmstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Holmstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Osman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holmstrom landing knees 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!
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmstrom slows down the pace here.
Holmstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Osman won't want to take too many of those.
Osman takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Holmstrom to work.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmstrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holmstrom.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmstrom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Osman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Osman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Osman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osman is trying to break the clinch but Holmstrom is controlling him.
Osman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Osman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmstrom smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom clinches.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osman's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Holmstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Osman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Osman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osman shoots in for a takedown but Holmstrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Osman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osman tries for a takedown but Holmstrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Osman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osman.
Arthur Osman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmstrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Osman, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom is pushing Osman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Osman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Axel Holmstrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Holmstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Holmstrom prevents Osman from breaking the clinch.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Osman looking to stall.
Osman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holmstrom to keep the fight standing.
Holmstrom stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holmstrom is keeping busy.
Osman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
Osman jumps into guard, dragging Holmstrom to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmstrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Osman, up you get!
Holmstrom tries to clinch there but Osman circles away.
Holmstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osman misses with a takedown attempt - Holmstrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osman throws a right hand that Holmstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmstrom also avoids with ease.
Holmstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Osman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osman swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Osman. Osman gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmstrom clinches.
Holmstrom is pressed up against the cage. Osman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmstrom down to the mat. Holmstrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holmstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmstrom moves into range and clinches up with Osman.
Osman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axel Holmstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osman blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the body.
Arthur Osman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Holmstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmstrom 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Axel Holmstrom wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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