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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Christianson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Legacy. 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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206 lbs
23 - 7 - 2 |
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189 cm
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225 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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
23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gabe Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christianson throws a low kick, looking for Soderberg's leg but Soderberg calmly moves out of range.
Christianson with a jab.
Christianson misses with a low kick.
Christianson throws a wild body kick that Soderberg sees coming a mile off.
Soderberg throws a push kick but Christianson slaps the foot to one side.
Christianson misses with an uppercut. Soderberg saw that one coming.
Christianson thows a body shot but no joy.
Soderberg misses the shot to the body.
Christianson misses with a hook. Soderberg ducked under it nicely.
Soderberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Soderberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christianson defending well though.
Soderberg stops Christianson from getting back to his feet.
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Christianson moves into full 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!
Christianson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Christianson wants to get back to his feet but Soderberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soderberg looking to sit in guard and control but Christianson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Christianson wants to stand and escape but Soderberg is having none of it.
Christianson seems keen to control Soderberg's posture.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christianson has his hands on Soderberg's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christianson trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabe Christianson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Soderberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soderberg.
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!
Christianson throws a lazy right hand but Soderberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christianson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christianson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christianson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Soderberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Soderberg postures up in Christianson's guard and throws a big left but Christianson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soderberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christianson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christianson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soderberg lands a couple of digs.
Soderberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Christianson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Christianson is retaining full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Christianson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christianson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christianson is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christianson stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
Christianson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christianson has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Christianson wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christianson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soderberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soderberg checks a leg kick.
Christianson misses with a hook. Soderberg ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Christianson misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christianson.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christianson avoids the body shot from Soderberg.
Soderberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Christianson is just out of range.
Christianson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soderberg under the eye.
Christianson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Christianson.
Soderberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soderberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Christianson throws a leg kick
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soderberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christianson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg prevents Christianson from getting back to his feet.
Soderberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Christianson is keeping the position.
Soderberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soderberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christianson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soderberg.
Christianson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Christianson.
Soderberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soderberg postures up in Christianson's guard and throws a big left but Christianson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg won't allow Christianson to get back to his feet.
Soderberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christianson wants to stand but Soderberg is controlling the position.
Christianson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjalmar Soderberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soderberg drops back looking for a leg! Christianson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christianson manages to kick Soderberg off! Soderberg jumps back into Christianson's guard.
Soderberg throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg being controlled here momentarily.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
Christianson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soderberg lands a couple of digs.
Soderberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
Soderberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Christianson keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soderberg is standing up over Christianson. Christianson looks to escape but Soderberg dives into side control.
The referee asks Soderberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Soderberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
Soderberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Soderberg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Soderberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Soderberg taking a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soderberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Christianson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Christianson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Christianson misses with a two punch combination.
Christianson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christianson connects with a nice looking jab.
Soderberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soderberg misses with a hook. Christianson ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soderberg.
Christianson looks to land a right hand but Soderberg moved out of range.
Christianson lands a lovely overhand right.
Christianson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soderberg doesn't seem bothered 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!
Christianson misses with a wild body shot.
Soderberg scores with a jab. Christianson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christianson swings for the body but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg throws the kick towards the body but Christianson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg avoids the body shot from Christianson.
Christianson misses with a hook.
Soderberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Christianson misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christianson.
A leg kick checked by Soderberg.
Christianson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soderberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christianson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderberg.
Christianson throws a lazy right hand but Soderberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christianson misses with a jab to the body
and Soderberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Soderberg content to stall in guard here.
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!
Gabe Christianson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson wants to stand up but Soderberg is controlling him.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soderberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christianson is looking to stand up but Soderberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Christianson is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Soderberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christianson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soderberg.
Christianson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soderberg.
Christianson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Soderberg is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looks up at the clock and then as Christianson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Soderberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Soderberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Christianson's legs.
Soderberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Christianson tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Soderberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Soderberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Soderberg working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christianson is pushing Soderberg's head away, looking to escape. Soderberg manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soderberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Soderberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Christianson wants to control but Soderberg postures up.
Christianson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Soderberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Christianson is looking to get back to his feet here but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's managed to take Christianson's back.
Soderberg punches Christianson on the ear.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soderberg is punishing Christianson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Christianson is rocked!
Christianson gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hjalmar Soderberg!
Post fight, an emotional Hjalmar Soderberg said '...'.
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