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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mom Cheating (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Sodeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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142 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Sodeman! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sodeman misses with an uppercut. Cheating saw that one coming. Sodeman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sodeman misses with a left hand and Cheating counters with a nice uppercut. Sodeman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Sodeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sodeman slips a straight right by Cheating. Cheating throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sodeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodeman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cheating throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodeman counters with a nice uppercut. Sodeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheating sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cheating missing with a left hand there. Sodeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cheating connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sodeman cracks Cheating with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cheating swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheating throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodeman. Sodeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sodeman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sodeman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cheating gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sodeman. Sodeman misses with a hook. Sodeman lands a jab to Cheating's midsection. Cheating fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sodeman jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cheating throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodeman counters with a one-two to the body. Sodeman staying out of range there. Cheating misses with a body shot.
Cheating is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Sodeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheating sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cheating misses with a body shot.
Sodeman throws out a counter right but Cheating avoids it with no problem. A telegraphed right hand from Sodeman misses the target. As Sodeman tries to get set, Cheating tries to push him back and clinch up but Sodeman manages to avoid the attempt. Cheating misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cheating thows a left - swing and a miss! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sodeman. Sodeman throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sodeman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cheating with a jab. Cheating gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cheating lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodeman off the cage and back into range. Cheating jabs at Sodeman's body. Sodeman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Sodeman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cheating had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Sodeman looks to land a combination but Cheating avoids it well. Sodeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sodeman moves forwards but Cheating connects with a nice, crisp jab. Sodeman misses with a straight right. Cheating appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sodeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheating. Cheating loads up on a big right hand but Sodeman slips the punch. Cheating lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sodeman throws an off balance right hand
and Cheating cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cheating moves out of range of the strikes. Sodeman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheating throws a hook but Sodeman blocks it. A jab from Cheating does it's job there. Sodeman lands the left hand. Cheating misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodeman.
Sodeman moves out of range as Cheating strikes. Sodeman moves forwards but Cheating connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cheating scores with a hook to the body. Sodeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The fighters circling - Sodeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Sodeman misses. Cheating lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodeman off the cage and back into range. Sodeman misses with an uppercut. Cheating saw that one coming. Sodeman ducks under a wild hook from Cheating. Cheating misses with a hook. Sodeman ducked under it nicely. Cheating throws the left hand but Sodeman avoids the punch easily. Sodeman staying out of range there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cheating uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cheating misses with an uppercut. Cheating looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cheating misses with a looping right. A jab from Sodeman does it's job there. Sodeman moves out of range of the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Sodeman misses the target. Cheating misses with a straight right. Sodeman throws the left hand but Cheating avoids the punch easily. Cheating is looking for a counter combo. Sodeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A little feinted left hand from Cheating on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cheating throws the left hand but Sodeman avoids the punch easily. Sodeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheating.
Cheating cracks Sodeman with an open hand slap. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cheating thuds his right hand into Sodeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cheating ducks under a wild hook from Sodeman. Sodeman slips under a jab from Cheating. Cheating ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. 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 Mom Cheating will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sodeman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sodeman works Cheating's body with a nice hook. Cheating connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cheating gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cheating as he connects with a hook. Cheating missing with a left hand there. Sodeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sodeman lands a glancing blow to the side of Cheating's head. Sodeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheating. Cheating ducks under a wild hook from Sodeman. Cheating lands with a good body shot. Sodeman staying out of range there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cheating lands a jab to the nose. Cheating moves out of range as Sodeman strikes. A big right from Cheating misses. A big left from Cheating misses. A swing and a miss from Sodeman. Cheating throws a big counter combination but Sodeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mom Cheating is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sodeman throws a lazy right hand but Cheating sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cheating was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cheating misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodeman! But no joy. Sodeman throws a shot from downtown. Cheating moves away and avoids it. Cheating stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sodeman slips under a jab from Cheating. Cheating is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Sodeman walks into a left hand. Cheating looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodeman is just out of range. Cheating stalks Sodeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sodeman's face. Sodeman staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Arnold Sodeman has been cut. Cheating lunges at Sodeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodeman's hand. Cheating throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sodeman throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheating counters with a straight right hand. Cheating connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. This has been an exciting period of action! Cheating lands with a nice body punch. Cheating scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodeman in his tracks. Sodeman slips under a jab from Cheating.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sodeman misses with an uppercut. Cheating is looking to counter punch. Sodeman misses with a straight left. Sodeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cheating takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodeman. Cheating swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cheating steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodeman. Cheating lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodeman off the cage and back into range. Cheating throws the left hand but Sodeman avoids the punch easily. Sodeman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cheating to score with a decent uppercut. Nice shot by Cheating. Cheating fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodeman on the side of the head. Sodeman scores with a three punch combo!
Sodeman ducks under a wild hook from Cheating.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sodeman ducks under a wild hook from Cheating. Cheating scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sodeman takes one on the button. Sodeman throws a hook but Cheating avoids it easily. Cheating throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodeman counters with a straight right hand. Cheating cracks a nice hook into Sodeman's ribs. Cheating throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheating cracks a nice hook into Sodeman's ribs. Cheating throws a looping overhand right but Sodeman ducks down to avoid it. Cheating throws a good cross that connects.
Sodeman misses with a wild combination.
Cheating feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sodemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! This has been an exciting period of action! Sodeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A left lands for Sodeman. A cross from Cheating lands. Cheating scores with a decent looking hook. Cheating is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sodeman can do to turn this around? Sodeman misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheating counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A slow jab from Sodeman misses its intended target. Sodeman misses with an uppercut. Cheating saw that one coming. Cheating swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cheating dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cheating moves into range and connects with a jab. Cheating steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodeman. Sodeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheating. Cheating comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sodeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheating.
Cheating uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodeman. Cheating dodges the punch combination from Sodeman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mom Cheating dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Arnold Sodeman's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sodeman blocks a jab. Sodeman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sodeman throws a lazy right hand but Cheating sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cheating defending well as Sodeman loads up on a big left hand. Cheating connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sodeman's hands. Sodeman connects with a nice looking jab.
Cheating throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cheating shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sodeman eats them both and turns towards Cheating to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sodeman is rocked! Cheating defending well as Sodeman loads up on a big left hand. Cheating with a hook. Sodeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheating finish him? Cheating moves out of range of the strikes. Cheating wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Sodeman seems to have recovered his senses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sodeman slips under a jab from Cheating. Cheating looks to land a left hand but Sodeman moved out of range nicely. Sodeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheating. Cheating lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sodeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheating is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sodeman throws a series of punches but Cheating moves out of range. Sodeman misses with a looping right. An attempted straight right counter from Cheating misses the target. Cheating works the jab nicely. Cheating lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sodeman misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Cheating on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cheating throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheating throws out the jab. Cheating throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cheating closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sodeman tries to break free but Cheating pushes him back against the cage. Cheating lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sodeman backwards. A short left from Cheating. Cheating lands with a left to the head. Sodeman tries to break the clinch but Cheating is controlling the position. Cheating misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sodeman tries to break free but Cheating pushes him back against the cage. Cheating prevents Sodeman from breaking the clinch. Cheating blocks an uppercut.
Cheating misses with a short punch on the inside. 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! Cheating lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cheating misses with the head strike.
Cheating throws a head punch that misses. Sodeman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodeman. Sodeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Cheating gets an underhook and turns Sodeman into the cage. Cheating lands a body shot. Cheating manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cheating swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sodeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sodeman moves out of range as Cheating strikes. Sodeman scores with a nice head shot. Sodeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sodeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice shot by Cheating. Cheating misses with a hook. Sodeman ducked under it nicely. Cheating dodges the punch combination from Sodeman.
Arnold Sodeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cheating misses with a straight left. Sodeman lands an overhand right. Sodeman throws an overhand right that lands on Cheating's shoulder, as Cheating tries to avoid the shot. Sodeman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cheating drops his hands momentarily and Sodeman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cheating throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good shot there by Cheating. Cheating swinging wildly here.
Mom Cheating is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nice shot lands for Cheating. Sodeman throws a right and a left that both miss. A telegraphed right hand from Cheating misses the target. Sodeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheating. Cheating takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A big right from Sodeman misses. Sodeman throws a looping overhand right but Cheating ducks down to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Cheating misses the target. Cheating lands a slapping body shot.
Cheating connects with a jab. Cheating punishes Sodeman's body with a nice straight punch. Cheating scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Mom Cheating showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cheating has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mom Cheating! During a confident post fight interview, Mom Cheating thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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