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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Blasts (ranked 184 p4p, 27 weight class) and Basten Sodergren (ranked 77 p4p, 12 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
26 - 9 - 1 |
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180 cm
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192 lbs
27 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rupert Blasts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blasts throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Blasts's head but Blasts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blasts walks into a straight right hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Blasts moved away.
Blasts jabs Sodergren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sodergren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Blasts saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to work over Blasts's front leg with a kick but Blasts checks it.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Blasts's head coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blasts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.
Blasts is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Blasts.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Sodergren moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sodergren fakes the leg kick and cracks Blasts in the body.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blasts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sodergren's calf.
Sodergren misses with a hook
and Blasts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sodergren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Blasts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sodergren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blasts on the side of the head.
Blasts throws a series of strikes that have Sodergren backpedaling.
Blasts moves forwards but Sodergren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Blasts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren misses with a looping left.
Blasts seems to have got his legs back now.
Blasts moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sodergren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren 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.
Blasts throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sodergren, right into the meat.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blasts cracks the inside of Sodergren's front leg.
Blasts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blasts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sodergren.
Blasts tried to score with a low kick but Sodergren checks it.
Blasts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Blasts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blasts is out of range.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Blasts.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasts lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Blasts moved out of range.
Blasts seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sodergren thows a body kick. Blasts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren 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 Blasts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blasts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blasts misses with a leg kick
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blasts.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blasts.
Blasts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Blasts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blasts thows a leg kick but Sodergren checks it
and Blasts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blasts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blasts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren misses with a low kick as Blasts jumps back.
A left lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a nice body punch.
Blasts tries to land a leg kick but Sodergren saw it coming and moves away.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren checks a leg kick nicely.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blasts doesn't manage to clinch there - Sodergren circles away.
Sodergren is trying to counter with his kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Blasts's leg. Blasts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blasts lands with a good body shot.
Sodergren throws a jab when Blasts was well out of range.
Blasts moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blasts slips under a jab.
Blasts has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blasts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Sodergren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blasts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blasts wants to slow Sodergren down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Blasts misses.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Blasts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blasts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Blasts does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts pushes Sodergren up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sodergren.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Blasts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sodergren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sodergren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sodergren effectively controlling the action here.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sodergren is defending well for now.
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sodergren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sodergren tries to circle away but Blasts has him pinned against the cage.
Blasts misses with a knee strike.
Sodergren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sodergren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blasts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sodergren can turn it around.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but Sodergren blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Rupert Blasts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blasts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sodergren's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Sodergren digs a right hand into Blasts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blasts's gas tank.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sodergren is defending well for now.
Blasts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren jumps into guard, dragging Blasts to the mat.
Sodergren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sodergren controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blasts stopping the sweep attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren controls Blasts momentarily but Blasts frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren wants to stand and escape but Blasts is having none of it.
Blasts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sodergren, up you get!
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Blasts tries to work over Sodergren's front leg with a kick but Sodergren checks it.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sodergren punishes Blasts's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren with a nice cross.
Sodergren misses with a low kick as Blasts jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren.
Blasts blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range.
Blasts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sodergren.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts misses with an uppercut.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch but Sodergren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blasts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blasts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Blasts is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Blasts moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Blasts slips the punch.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the body.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blasts.
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blasts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Blasts throws a leg kick
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren throws a sloppy body shot
letting Blasts counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Blasts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blasts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blasts misses with a low kick as Sodergren jumps back.
Blasts looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren misses with a jab to the body
and Blasts counters with a nice uppercut.
Blasts slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blasts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Blasts tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blasts slips a jab from Sodergren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren lands a really nice looking cross but Blasts seems unphased.
Blasts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Blasts didn't see that one coming.
Blasts misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Good exchange - Blasts coming out on top.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blasts.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
Blasts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blasts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Blasts's front leg but catches the back leg as Blasts tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupert Blasts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasts throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Good exchange - Sodergren coming out on top.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Blasts.
Sodergren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blasts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blasts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Blasts's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blasts takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
Blasts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blasts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blasts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
letting Blasts counter with a right hand.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Blasts is just out of range.
Blasts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sodergren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blasts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodergren.
Sodergren checks the leg kick.
Blasts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range.
Sodergren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sodergren lands a big head kick that sends Blasts tumbling to the mat! Sodergren takes a step backwards and waves Blasts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blasts gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sodergren gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basten Sodergren!
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