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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjalmar Soderberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quentin Costa's chin.
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225 lbs
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215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quentin Costa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soderberg.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Soderberg on that attempt.
Costa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soderberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soderberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Soderberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soderberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa looking for submissions off his back.
Costa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Costa is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Costa won't allow Soderberg to pass to mount.
Costa wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
Costa is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg thows a huge punch but Costa dodges it nicely.
Soderberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soderberg seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg content to control rather than advance.
Soderberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soderberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Costa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soderberg.
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Costa is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Costa defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soderberg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soderberg is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg working over Costa with some ground and pound. Costa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Soderberg throwing shots but Costa is blocking nicely.
Soderberg is looking to advance position but Costa won't allow it.
Soderberg thows a huge punch but Costa dodges it nicely.
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soderberg connects with a nice short shot to Costa's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soderberg lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg throwing shots but Costa is blocking nicely.
Costa is trying to maintain the position but Soderberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Costa sees it coming and defends easily.
Costa is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Costa reverses the position - he's now on top in Soderberg's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soderberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soderberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soderberg working the head and body with strikes.
Costa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soderberg.
Costa tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
Costa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soderberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Costa some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Costa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soderberg but great work by Costa.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg is pressing down on Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa throws a big elbow that misses.
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Costa postures up.
Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costa stands up over Soderberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costa cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
Costa stands up over Soderberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Costa postures up.
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Costa is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa throws an elbow that misses. Soderberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costa's guard. Nice move by Soderberg!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.
Costa controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself.
Soderberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soderberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soderberg has gone for a leg lock! Costa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soderberg's guard.
Hjalmar Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Costa wants to stand and escape but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soderberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costa's head.
Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soderberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soderberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soderberg looks up at the clock and then as Costa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Soderberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soderberg cracks Costa with a big elbow.
Soderberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Soderberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Costa tries to bench press Soderberg off him but Soderberg keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Soderberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Soderberg.
Soderberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Costa's calf.
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.
Soderberg is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Costa trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa working away.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg sneaks back into half guard.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Costa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is pressing down on Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Soderberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Costa keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soderberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soderberg trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa is retaining full guard.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Soderberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Soderberg is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Quentin Costa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Soderberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Costa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soderberg throws a wild body kick that Costa sees coming a mile off.
Soderberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soderberg thumps Costa with a low kick.
Soderberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa walks into a 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!
Costa leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Soderberg slips the punch.
Soderberg delivers a nice body kick.
Soderberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Costa struggling a bit here.
Soderberg working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soderberg fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjalmar Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Costa.
Costa working Soderberg over with strikes.
Soderberg is rocked!
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Oh Soderberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Costa 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Costa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Costa lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Soderberg! More strikes land and this one is all over! Costa jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin Costa!
Quentin Costa is the new light heavyweight champion!
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