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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riku Ahlvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riku Ahlvik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Riku Ahlvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson connects with a right hand. Ahlvik shakes it off.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Ahlvik. Ahlvik maintains the clinch.
Ahlvik tightens his grip and picks Henderson up, before dumping him to the ground. Henderson manages to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ahlvik wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ahlvik passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahlvik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahlvik is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahlvik misses with a head shot. Henderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ahlvik tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Ahlvik content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Riku Ahlvik.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahlvik. Ahlvik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Ahlvik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Ahlvik clinches.
Ahlvik drags the fight down to the ground.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Ahlvik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ahlvik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson wants to stand but Ahlvik is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ahlvik trying to control the position.
Henderson tries to stand but Ahlvik is controlling from the bottom.
Henderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Riku Ahlvik just wasn't active enough.
Ahlvik needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Leon Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahlvik tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leon Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahlvik closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Ahlvik is trying to trip Henderson. He has hold of a leg but Henderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahlvik persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ahlvik postures up.
Ahlvik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahlvik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Riku Ahlvik.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Ahlvik's head back.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahlvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Ahlvik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson swings for the body but Ahlvik moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Ahlvik rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahlvik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahlvik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahlvik trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahlvik throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Henderson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Ahlvik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahlvik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson. That snapped Ahlvik's head back.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahlvik is just out of range.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Henderson works Ahlvik's body with a nice hook.
Ahlvik has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Ahlvik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Ahlvik keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahlvik has clasped his hands together around Henderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahlvik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ahlvik wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ahlvik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henderson's legs.
Ahlvik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riku Ahlvik has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson cracks Ahlvik with a good jab.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahlvik misses the shot to the body.
Ahlvik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ahlvik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control here.
Ahlvik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahlvik is working for a kimura here but Henderson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ahlvik's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahlvik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Ahlvik is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahlvik has a closed guard, preventing Henderson from standing up.
Ahlvik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahlvik has a closed guard, preventing Henderson from standing up.
Henderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but instead Ahlvik has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ahlvik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Riku Ahlvik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahlvik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Henderson throws a good cross that connects.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahlvik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahlvik has managed to clinch.
Ahlvik is stalling here.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson tries to break free but Ahlvik pushes him back against the cage.
Ahlvik is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henderson to keep the fight standing.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Ahlvik has the dominant position.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Ahlvik is controlling him.
Ahlvik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahlvik has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Ahlvik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahlvik keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Ahlvik keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahlvik has him pressed against the cage.
Ahlvik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riku Ahlvik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Ahlvik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahlvik misses with a punch to the body.
Ahlvik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ahlvik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahlvik is looking to pass Henderson's guard but actually Henderson recovers to full guard.
Ahlvik looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leon Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ahlvik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.
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!
Ahlvik looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Ahlvik from controlling successfully.
Ahlvik 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Riku Ahlvik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Riku Ahlvik just wasn't active enough.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Ahlvik misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahlvik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Ahlvik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahlvik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahlvik dives in and scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Ahlvik trying to move into half guard but instead Henderson has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahlvik controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Ahlvik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Riku Ahlvik.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahlvik, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riku Ahlvik!
Riku Ahlvik decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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