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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Ramsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost comes to the cage accompanied by Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Ramsberg has chosen Immigrant Song as his entrance music. 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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280 lbs
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278 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thorbjorn Ramsberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramsberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramsberg.
Drost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramsberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drost cracks Ramsberg with an open hand slap.
Ramsberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drost slips a jab from Ramsberg.
Drost avoids a kick to the body.
Ramsberg swings for the body but Drost moves out of range.
Drost moves in looking to clinch but Ramsberg pushes him off.
Ramsberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramsberg gets tackled into the cage by Drost. Drost maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost lands a body punch.
Ramsberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drost avoids the body shot from Ramsberg.
Drost avoids the body shot from Ramsberg.
Drost misses with a shot to the body
and Ramsberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drost checks a leg kick.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Drost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramsberg doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Ramsberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drost slips under a jab from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drost.
Drost moves away from the strike by Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drost counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost connects with a body shot that sends Ramsberg's belly button to the back.
Ramsberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drost doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramsberg circles away.
Drost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramsberg misses with a hook. Drost ducked under it nicely.
Ramsberg misses with a head kick.
Ramsberg throws a solid leg kick but Drost takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramsberg.
Ramsberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Drost lands a really nice looking cross but Ramsberg seems unphased.
It looks like Thorbjorn Ramsberg has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramsberg.
Ramsberg misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramsberg misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg misses with a left hand
and Drost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramsberg cracks Drost with a good jab.
It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
Drost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramsberg throws a big shot that misses.
Ramsberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drost shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramsberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramsberg cracks Drost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramsberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drost.
Ramsberg jabs Drost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsberg. Drost does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Drost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Drost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg tries a low kick but Drost avoids it.
Drost shoots in and drives through. Ramsberg sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doomsday Drost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsberg misses with the combination.
Drost looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsberg is just out of range.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramsberg!
Drost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Ramsberg misses.
Drost lands an overhand right.
Drost moves away from the strike by Ramsberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Doomsday Drost will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramsberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drost jabs at Ramsberg's body.
Ramsberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drost manages to avoid it.
Ramsberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramsberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramsberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drost.
Ramsberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drost tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramsberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drost misses with a hook. Ramsberg ducked under it nicely.
Drost looks to land a left hand but Ramsberg moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Drost.
Drost ducks under a wild hook from Ramsberg.
A head kick misses from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Drost.
Ramsberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramsberg takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Ramsberg.
Drost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramsberg looks for the body kick but Drost saw that one coming.
Drost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drost closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramsberg quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drost scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramsberg defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drost throwing shots but Ramsberg is blocking nicely.
Drost throwing shots but Ramsberg is blocking nicely.
Drost throwing shots but Ramsberg is blocking nicely.
Drost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramsberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Drost.
Drost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Drost connects with a nice short shot to Ramsberg's temple.
Ramsberg is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost trying to pass the guard but Ramsberg defending well.
Drost is looking for a kimura here.
Drost wants to control but Ramsberg is keeping him busy.
Ramsberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drost throws a strike but Ramsberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drost controls Ramsberg momentarily but Ramsberg frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ramsberg wants to control from the top but Drost keeps moving.
Ramsberg content to stall in guard here.
Drost is looking to sweep but instead, Ramsberg has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doomsday Drost dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Drost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramsberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drost checks a low kick from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg lands a jab to the nose.
Drost connects with the punch.
Ramsberg scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Ramsberg misses.
Ramsberg scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramsberg is looking to chop away at Drost's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramsberg misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramsberg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drost has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drost and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramsberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramsberg.
Ramsberg misses with a body shot.
Ramsberg takes a swing at Drost's ribcage but misses.
Ramsberg throws a hook to the side of Drost's head but Drost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Drost misses its intended target.
Drost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drost lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drost.
Ramsberg misses with a hook.
Ramsberg lands a nice hook to Drost's body. Drost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drost is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drost fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramsberg throws a sloppy head kick and Drost moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ramsberg finds it's way through Drost's defenses.
Ramsberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramsberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg lands a nice shot that snaps Drost's head back.
Ramsberg throws a looping overhand right but Drost ducks down to avoid it.
Ramsberg looks for the body kick but Drost saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsberg. Drost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drost moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramsberg misses with a hook to the body
and Drost counters with a left and a right that stings Ramsberg.
Drost throws the left hand but Ramsberg avoids the punch easily.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramsberg throws a hook but Drost blocks it.
Ramsberg lands a head kick. Drost smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ramsberg throws a body punch but Drost moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg misses the jab.
Drost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drost fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doomsday Drost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drost tries to clinch but Ramsberg moves out of range.
Drost tries to clinch there but Ramsberg circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Drost. Ramsberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsberg misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ramsberg. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorbjorn Ramsberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drost 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doomsday Drost!
A very excited looking Doomsday Drost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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